How To Fix WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 - Please enter an article

WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES - Messages for empties enhancement

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Please enter an article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 - Please enter an article ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 – Please enter an article
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a required material (article) field is left empty during a process that mandates specifying an article. For example, when creating or processing warehouse tasks, deliveries, or goods movements, the system expects an article (material number) to be entered. If this field is missing or blank, the system triggers this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During warehouse task creation or confirmation in EWM.
  When processing inbound or outbound deliveries.
  While entering or editing warehouse documents where the article/material is mandatory.
  In custom enhancements or user exits where article input is validated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Article (Material Number):
  Ensure that the material number (article) is entered in the required field before saving or proceeding.
  
  
  Check Data Entry Screens:
  Verify that the UI or transaction screen used for the process correctly prompts for the article and that the user does not