How To Fix WGDS_CC_2012072 - No supplier for catalog &1, top-level GTIN &2, base GTIN &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CC_2012 - Messages for customer connect enhancement of GDS in 2012

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No supplier for catalog &1, top-level GTIN &2, base GTIN &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CC_2012072 - No supplier for catalog &1, top-level GTIN &2, base GTIN &3 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_CC_2012072 No supplier for catalog &1, top-level GTIN &2, base GTIN &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Global Data Synchronization (GDS) or Catalog Content (CC) context, typically when working with product catalogs and GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) data synchronization.
  
  The system is trying to process or synchronize a product catalog entry identified by the catalog ID (&1), and the product is identified by the top-level GTIN (&2) and base GTIN (&3).
  However, the system cannot find any supplier assigned or linked to this catalog and product combination.
  In other words, the product catalog entry lacks a valid supplier assignment, which is mandatory for processing or synchronizing the catalog data.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The catalog entry exists but does not have a supplier assigned.
  Supplier master data might be missing or not linked properly.
  The GTINs (top-level and base) are recognized, but the supplier relationship is not established.
  This can happen if the supplier data was not maintained or if there is a mismatch in the supplier assignment during catalog creation or update.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Supplier Assignment:
  
  Verify that the catalog (&1) has a valid supplier assigned.
  In SAP, check the supplier master data and ensure it is linked to the catalog and product GTINs.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Data:
  
  If the supplier is missing, create or assign the correct supplier to the catalog entry.
  Use transaction codes related to supplier master data maintenance (e.g., XK01/XK02) or catalog maintenance tools.
  
  
  
  Verify GTIN Assignments:
  
  Confirm that the GTINs (&2 and &3) are correctly maintained and linked to the product and supplier.
  Check the product master data and ensure GTINs are consistent.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Catalog:
  
  After correcting the supplier assignment, reprocess or re-synchronize the catalog data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during data exchange with external systems (e.g., GDSN), verify the integration and mapping settings to ensure supplier data is correctly transmitted.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Message Class: WGDS_CC (related to Global Data Synchronization / Catalog Content)
  
  
  Context: Usually appears during catalog synchronization, product data exchange, or master data replication.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  Supplier Master Data: XK01, XK02, MK01, MK02  
  Product Master Data: MM01, MM02  
  Catalog Maintenance: Depending on your SAP module and setup, e.g., SAP GDSN tools or custom catalog transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation / Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to GDS or catalog synchronization for any known issues or patches.
  Review your SAP system’s configuration for supplier-product-catalog relationships.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact SAP module or scenario (e.g., SAP GDSN, SAP MM, SAP SRM), I can give more tailored instructions.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error means the system cannot find a supplier linked to the specified catalog and GTINs. To fix it, ensure the supplier is properly assigned to the catalog and product GTINs in the master data before processing or synchronizing the catalog.
  
  If you need further help, please share the context or transaction where this error occurs.