How To Fix WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES001 - Article type &1 of article &2 is not a valid empties article type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES - Messages for empties enhancement

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Article type &1 of article &2 is not a valid empties article type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES001 - Article type &1 of article &2 is not a valid empties article type ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES001 Article type &1 of article &2 is not a valid empties article type
  typically occurs in the context of handling empties (returnable packaging materials) in SAP, especially in modules like SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail where empties management is relevant.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the article type assigned to the material (article &2) is not configured or recognized as a valid empties article type.
  In SAP, empties articles (e.g., bottles, crates, pallets) must be assigned specific article types that are flagged or configured to be valid for empties management.
  If the article type of the material is not included in the list of valid empties article types, the system throws this error during processes like goods movement, sales order processing, or inventory management involving empties.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Article Type of the Material:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03).
  Check the article type assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Valid Empties Article Types:
  
  The valid empties article types are usually maintained in a customizing table or configuration.
  In SAP Retail, this is often maintained in the IMG under:
  Logistics - General -> Retail Article Management -> Article Types -> Define Empties Article Types
  
  Alternatively, check the customizing path:
  SAP Reference IMG -> Retail -> Master Data -> Article -> Define Empties Article Types
  
  Ensure that the article type of your material is included in this list.
  
  
  
  Add the Article Type to Valid Empties Article Types:
  
  If the article type is missing, add it to the list of valid empties article types.
  Save and transport the changes if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is consistent and correctly maintained for empties handling.
  Check fields related to packaging, empties indicator, or article type.
  
  
  
  Test the Process Again:
  
  After the configuration change, retry the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Empties Management in SAP:
  
  Empties are returnable packaging materials that are tracked separately.
  Proper configuration of article types is essential for correct handling.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing for Retail Article Types
  /SAPAPO/RRP3 or other Retail-specific transactions if applicable
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to empties article types or Retail article management.
  SAP Help Portal for Retail Article Management and Empties Handling.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Article type of the material is not configured as a valid empties article type.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the article type to the list of valid empties article types in customizing (IMG).
  
  
  Where to Check
  Material master (MM03), IMG path for empties article types configuration.
  
  
  Related Info
  Empties management in SAP Retail, packaging materials, SAP Notes on empties handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you need specific IMG path or table names, please provide your SAP system version or module details for more precise guidance.