diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst
index 6ae466e479..0df17ff206 100644
--- a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst
+++ b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/barcode/operations/retrieve_epcs.rst
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Generating EPCs in Odoo
 =======================
 
 Generate EPCs for tracked products directly in Odoo. Products should be tracked by serial number,
-but this is not a requirement. A GTIN-14-compatible
+but this is not a requirement. A GTIN-14-compatible barcode must be set on the product.
 
 To retrieve the EPCs for a receipt of products: