How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS072 - Validity_base is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Validity_base is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS072 - Validity_base is initial ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_PROCESS072 Validity_base is initial
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WGDS_PROCESS072 Validity_base is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Management System (DMS) when processing or updating document data or workflow container elements.
  
  Validity_base refers to a date or validity period field that is expected to have a value but is found to be empty (initial).
  This usually happens when a process or function module expects a validity date (e.g., validity start date) to be filled but it is missing.
  Common scenarios:
  When creating or changing document info records or workflow container elements where validity dates are mandatory.
  When a workflow step or a BAdI implementation tries to read or process validity dates but the data is incomplete.
  When customizing or master data related to validity periods is incomplete or not maintained.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check the data input:
  
  Verify that the Validity_base field