How To Fix CBGLAPI404 - It was not possible to create the bar code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLAPI - GLM-API: Standard Messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: It was not possible to create the bar code

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

An error occurred while processing the .EMF file that contains the bar
code. The .EMF file therefore cannot be inserted into the label.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator responsible for the WWI server.

Procedure for System Administrators

Under <DS:TRAN.CGSADM>Manage Server Services</>, check the WWI server
messages.
The bar codes on the WWI server are generated using the bar code library
and stored as a file (EMF) on the WWI server. This file is inserted at
the relevant position on the label.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLAPI404 - It was not possible to create the bar code ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI404 indicates that the system was unable to create a barcode. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Barcode Configuration: The barcode type you are trying to generate may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Invalid Input Data: The data being used to generate the barcode may be invalid or not conforming to the expected format.
  Font Issues: The required barcode font may not be installed or accessible in the SAP environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create barcodes.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific transaction being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Barcode Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the barcode type you are trying to create is properly configured in the system. This can usually be done in the SPRO configuration