A Global Location Number (GLN) identifies a legal or physical entity in your organization. For many companies, having one corporate GLN is sufficient. However, some companies may choose to create multiple GLNs if they have multiple locations. A GLN is a 13-digit number, which is a combination of your EAN.UCC Company Prefix (aka GS1 Company Prefix), a Location Reference Number, and a Check Digit.

A GLN is required for participation in Ezeedata GDSN and Ezeedata Commerce.

Purpose of the GLN

The GLN allows you to uniquely identify the source of a given product. It is one of the identifiers in the Catalog Item key.

Finding your GLN

Your company may already have a GLN. You can search for your GLN on this website: http://gepir.gs1.org/V31/xx/search_by_name.aspx?Lang=en-US

Creating a GLN

If you do not have a GLN, you can create a GLN using your EAN.UCC Company Prefix (aka GS1 Company Prefix). When you are prompted to add your GLN in the Ezeedata Supplier Portal, you can click the Help Me Create It link to have the system generate a GLN for you. If you do not have an EAN.UCC Company Prefix  (aka GS1 Company Prefix), you can apply for one on this site: http://barcodes.gs1us.org/

Follow these steps to have the system create a GLN for you:

  1. Click the Help me create it link on the page where you are being prompted for a GLN.
  2. Enter your EAN.UCC Company Prefix (aka GS1 Company Prefix).
  3. Click Submit.
  4. Enter a Location Reference Number (this number can be whatever you want it to be).
  5. Click Create.

  6. The system generates the GLN and places it in the GLN field.

A GLN is not the same thing as a GTIN or a UPC

NOTE: A GLN is not the same thing as a GTIN or a UPC. You should not create a new GLN for each product.

Troubleshooting

Error: The GLN you have chosen failed the checksum validation.

If you receive this error, the GLN you entered did not pass the checksum validation. Make sure you entered the correct GLN. If you continue to get this error, your company has an invalid GLN and will need to create a valid GLN.

Error: The GLN you have chosen does not have 13 digits.

If you receive this error, the GLN you entered did not have 13 digits and is not a valid GLN. Make sure you entered the correct GLN. If you continue to get this error, your company has an invalid GLN and will need to create a valid GLN.