How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS014 - Pricat header could not be created please give a valid ean

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Pricat header could not be created please give a valid ean

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS014 - Pricat header could not be created please give a valid ean ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS014: Pricat header could not be created please give a valid EAN
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a Pricat (Price Catalog) message in SAP, typically in the SAP Supplier Collaboration or SAP Vendor Collaboration scenarios. The system is unable to create the Pricat header because the EAN (European Article Number) provided in the message is either missing, invalid, or not conforming to the expected format.
  EAN is a crucial identifier for products in catalog messages, and if it is not valid or missing, the system cannot proceed with creating the Pricat header.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the EAN in the Pricat message:
  
  Verify that the EAN (usually a 13-digit GTIN) is present in the incoming Pricat message.
  Ensure the EAN is correctly formatted and valid according to GS1 standards.
  Confirm that the EAN is not empty or filled with placeholder values (e.g., all zeros).
  
  
  
  Validate EAN in SAP master data:
  
  Check the material master data in SAP to ensure the EAN/GTIN is maintained correctly.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material and verify the EAN in the relevant field (usually in the Basic Data or EAN/UPC tab).
  
  
  
  Correct the source data:
  
  If the EAN is incorrect in the source system or the message, correct it at the source and resend the Pricat message.
  If the EAN is missing, request the supplier or data provider to provide a valid EAN.
  
  
  
  Check message mapping and interface:
  
  If the EAN is present in the source but not reaching SAP correctly, check the IDoc or XML mapping.
  Ensure the EAN field is mapped correctly in the middleware or EDI interface.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Pricat message:
  
  After correcting the EAN, reprocess the Pricat message to create the header successfully.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN/GTIN: The European Article Number (EAN) is a barcode standard, a 13-digit number used internationally to identify products.
  Pricat: A Pricat message is a price catalog message used in supplier collaboration to exchange product and pricing information.
  SAP Transactions:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc monitoring (to check inbound Pricat IDocs)
  SXI_MONITOR - Integration Engine monitoring (for PI/PO scenarios)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS014 or Pricat processing for any patches or updates.
  Validation: Ensure that the EAN validation logic in SAP is aligned with the current GS1 standards.
  
  
  If the problem persists after verifying and correcting the EAN, consider checking the detailed error logs or contacting SAP support with the message details and the problematic Pricat message for further analysis.