How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS075 - Ean_upc_altunit is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Ean_upc_altunit is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS075 - Ean_upc_altunit is initial ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS075: EAN_UPC_ALTUNIT is initial
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of goods movements or material master data related to alternative units of measure and their associated barcodes (EAN/UPC). Specifically, the field EAN_UPC_ALTUNIT (which stores the EAN/UPC code for an alternative unit of measure) is found to be initial (empty or not filled) when the system expects it to have a value.
  This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  When maintaining or processing material master data with alternative units of measure, the system expects an EAN/UPC code for the alternative unit.
  During inbound or outbound processing (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue) where barcode scanning or validation is involved.
  When the configuration or master data setup for alternative units and their barcodes is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Additional Data or Units of Measure tab.
  Verify if the alternative unit of measure has an associated EAN/UPC code maintained.
  If missing, maintain the correct EAN/UPC code for the alternative unit.
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN/UPC Codes:
  
  Use transaction MM02 or MM03 to check.
  Alternatively, use transaction MMBE or EAN13 maintenance transactions to maintain barcodes.
  Ensure that the EAN_UPC_ALTUNIT field is populated for the alternative unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify if the alternative unit of measure is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the system expects an EAN/UPC code for alternative units in your business process.
  If your process does not require EAN/UPC for alternative units, check if the validation can be bypassed or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on material master data.
  Use report or program to identify materials with missing EAN/UPC for alternative units.
  
  
  
  Customizing and User Exits:
  
  If this error arises from custom code or enhancements, check the user exits or BAdIs related to goods movement or material master data processing.
  Ensure that the code correctly handles cases where EAN_UPC_ALTUNIT might be initial.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Field: EAN_UPC_ALTUNIT
  
  This field stores the barcode (EAN/UPC) for an alternative unit of measure in the material master.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03: Create/Change/Display Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  EAN13: Barcode maintenance
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C: Goods movements
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to EAN/UPC and alternative units of measure.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on material master and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Business Process Impact:
  
  This error can block goods movement postings or material master updates.
  Ensuring correct barcode data is critical for warehouse management and logistics processes involving scanning.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.