How To Fix W_DFE015 - Item for material &1 does not contain initial values only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Item for material &1 does not contain initial values only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE015 - Item for material &1 does not contain initial values only ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_DFE015 Item for material &1 does not contain initial values only
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IDoc processing in SAP, especially when dealing with material master data or related transactional data.
  The message indicates that the item for the specified material number (&1 is a placeholder for the material number) contains values other than the initial (default) values. In other words, the system expects the item to have only initial/default values (e.g., empty or zero values) but finds that some fields have been filled with non-initial data.
  This can happen during:
  
  IDoc inbound processing where the system expects a "blank" or "initial" item segment but receives data.
  Data transfer or interface scenarios where the material item is expected to be empty or reset but contains data.
  Validation checks in custom or standard user-exits/BADIs that enforce initial values for certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IDoc or data source:
  
  Review the inbound IDoc or data file to verify if the item segment for the material contains unexpected data. If the business process expects only initial values, correct the source data to comply.
  
  
  Adjust the mapping or interface logic:
  
  If the interface or mapping logic incorrectly populates fields that should be initial, fix the mapping to send only initial values for the item.
  
  
  Review custom validations or user-exits:
  
  If custom code enforces this check, verify whether the logic is still valid or needs adjustment to allow non-initial values if business requirements have changed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or documentation:
  
  Sometimes, this warning is related to specific SAP modules or versions. Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), not an error, so processing might continue but with a caution.
  It is often related to material master data interfaces, EDI inbound processing, or IDoc segment validations.
  The message text can be found in transaction SE91 by entering the message class DFE and message number 015.
  If this message appears during a specific transaction or process, check the process documentation or interface design for expected data formats.
  In some cases, this message helps prevent inconsistent or partial data updates by ensuring that only initial values are sent when required.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or scenario where this message appears), I can help tailor the solution further.