GTIN of Base Unit

Attribute Name: gTINOfBaseUnit
Data Type: Integer
Max Length: 14
Repeatable: No
Code List: No
AVP: Yes
TPD: No
Applies to: Inner Pack & Case / Outer Carton
Last Modified: 05/02/2024
Description:

A reference to the GTIN of the lowest level of product contained within this product’s family hierarchy.

Only required where item not a base unit.

Example:

A 3 level product hierarchy exists for Dandy Mineral Water 500ml.

GTIN Base Unit: 09312345678921 - Dandy Mineral Water 500ml
GTIN Inner Pack: 19312345678928 - Dandy Mineral Water 500ml x 6
GTIN Case: 29312345678925 - Dandy Mineral Water 500ml x 6 x 4

The GTIN of Base Unit of the Base Unit is NULL
The GTIN of Base Unit of the Inner Pack is 09312345678921
The GTIN of Base Unit of the Case is 09312345678921

Useful Tips:
  • If a GTIN has been flagged as BASE_UNIT then this field must be blank.

  • This field must be populated at all levels of packaging except for Base Units.

  • Zero or negative values are not allowed in this field.