How To Fix WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES005 - Assignment of article &1 already exists for higher level unit GTIN &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES - Messages for empties enhancement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assignment of article &1 already exists for higher level unit GTIN &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES005 - Assignment of article &1 already exists for higher level unit GTIN &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES005: Assignment of article &1 already exists for higher level unit GTIN &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP system when you try to assign an article (material) to a packaging unit or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number), but the same article is already assigned to a higher-level packaging unit with the same GTIN.
  In other words, the system prevents duplicate or conflicting assignments of the same article to packaging units at different hierarchical levels. The error indicates that the article you are trying to assign is already linked to a packaging unit that is considered "higher" in the packaging hierarchy.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Article &1: The material/article number you are trying to assign.
  Higher level unit GTIN &2: The GTIN of the packaging unit at a higher level where the article is already assigned.
  
  SAP packaging hierarchy typically involves multiple levels, such as:
  
  Base unit (e.g., single item)
  Inner pack
  Outer pack
  Pallet
  
  The system enforces that an article cannot be redundantly assigned to a lower-level packaging unit if it is already assigned to a higher-level unit with the same GTIN.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to:
  
  
  Check existing assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or packaging-specific transactions to review the packaging hierarchy and GTIN assignments for the article.
  Identify the higher-level packaging unit where the article is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust the packaging hierarchy:
  
  If the assignment is incorrect or redundant, remove or correct the existing assignment at the higher-level packaging unit.
  Alternatively, assign the article only at the appropriate packaging level to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Maintain consistent GTIN assignments:
  
  Ensure that GTINs are uniquely assigned and consistent across packaging levels.
  Avoid assigning the same article to multiple packaging units with overlapping GTINs.
  
  
  
  Consult packaging master data:
  
  Review the packaging material master and GTIN master data to ensure no conflicting entries exist.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Logistics Execution (LE) scenarios where packaging and handling units are managed.
  GTINs are critical for product identification in supply chain and logistics processes.
  Proper packaging hierarchy and GTIN management are essential for compliance with industry standards and for smooth integration with external systems (e.g., barcode scanners, warehouse systems).
  SAP notes or documentation related to packaging and GTIN management may provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Article already assigned to a higher-level packaging unit with the same GTIN
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents duplicate/conflicting packaging assignments
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct packaging hierarchy and GTIN assignments; remove redundant assignments
  
  
  Transactions
  MM02, packaging master data maintenance, GTIN master data
  
  
  Context
  Packaging management, EWM, LE, logistics, supply chain
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, please provide more details about your SAP system version and the process you are performing.