How To Fix WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 - Please enter an article

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 skip this field.
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Confirm that the material master exists and is active in the system. Missing or incorrect material master data can cause the system to reject the entry.
  
  
  Review Custom Enhancements:
  
  If this error arises from a custom enhancement (the message ID WGDS_ENH suggests it might be related to a custom or enhancement message class), check the user exits, BAdIs, or enhancement spots for validation logic that requires the article field.
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the article is supposed to be passed from an external system or interface, verify that the integration is correctly sending the material number.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WGDS_ENH (likely a custom or enhancement message class related to warehouse processes)
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  EWM: /SCWM/PRDI (Process Inbound Delivery), /SCWM/PRDO (Process Outbound Delivery)  
  WM: LT01 (Create Transfer Order), LT10 (Create Transfer Order for Delivery)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to WGDS_ENH_ENPTIES009 or similar message codes if the error persists.
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to look up the message text and message class.
  
  Use debugging to trace where the message is triggered in the code or enhancement.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_ENH_EMPTIES009 - Please enter an article means the system expects a material number to be entered but it is missing. The solution is to ensure the article/material field is filled with a valid material number before proceeding. Check master data, user input, and any custom validation logic that might enforce this requirement.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.