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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation
Message number: 072
Message text: Validity_base is initial
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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.
To resolve the error:
Check the data input:
VALID_FROM
, VALIDITY_START
, or similar) is correctly filled in the relevant document, workflow container, or master data.Data correction:
Check customizing:
Debugging:
Transaction codes:
SWDD
(Workflow Builder) – to check workflow container elements.CV01N
, CV02N
(Create/Change Document Info Record) – to check document validity data.SE37
or SE80
– to debug function modules or classes involved.SAP Notes and KBAs:
Common fields involved:
VALID_FROM
, VALID_TO
VALIDITY_START
, VALIDITY_END
Example scenario:
Aspect | Description |
---|---|
Cause | Validity date field (validity_base ) is empty (initial) where a value is expected. |
Solution | Ensure validity date fields are filled in documents, workflow containers, or customizing. |
Check | Data input, workflow container elements, customizing, and debug custom code if applicable. |
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