Change of REYHER article numbers
Change of REYHER article numbers from 1 January 2025
Systematically organised REYHER article numbers are an important tool for our operational business. After 20 years, we have had to reorganise the structure of REYHER article numbers and add three digits to the article numbers. This changeover is being carried out as part of the introduction of S/4HANA and may impact any master data stored at our suppliers.
Article number structure
Like the previous article numbers, the new ones also follow a systematic pattern. The new structure is as follows:
6 digits Group code; corresponds to the standard number
5 digits Feature code; encodes the properties of the article
7 digits Dimension code; contains the dimensions
This results in a total of 18 digits
Example: Item number 004017081000080060
004017 = Group code; ISO 4017
08100 = Feature code; Material: 8.8, surface: electro-galvanised, shape and design: standard
0080060 = Dimension code; M8x60
To aid legibility, article numbers are separated by full stops as usual on our printed (PDF) receipts.
Example: Item number 004017.08100.0080.060
Comparison of old and new article numbers
- One digit has been added to the group code.
- Two digits have been added to the characteristic code.
- We still do not use full stops in EDI documents.
On this website we will provide you with a mapping of the previous to the new article numbers when they are activated.
Who will be affected by the article number changeover?
Users of our portals will be affected by the change of article numbers in particular:
- Supplier portal
- REYHER Extranet (REX)
If you use these numbers, please check individually what impact the new article numbers will have on your internal processes and whether you will have to update the article numbers. You will find further information on the detailed pages about the affected processes:
EDI - Electronic Data Interchange with simultaneous use of the supplier portal
When should the article numbers be updated?
The new article numbers will only become active and we will only be able to process them once the introduction of S/4HANA has been fully completed. This is why we are publishing a preview for the time being to enable suppliers to set up import scripts. A complete document will be published here after the changeover.
Download REYHER article number comparison
If you would like to receive a data set for preparation purposes, please contact the REYHER master data team (mdm.ebusiness@reyher.de).
Standardisation as part of the changeover of article numbers
As part of the changeover to the new article numbers, it is planned to convert ISO sales items to inventory management. This will result in an alternating allocation of DIN and corresponding ISO articles for some items. This step will only be carried out for items that are technically identical.
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