How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS076 - Validity_unit is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Validity_unit is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS076 - Validity_unit is initial ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS076: Validity_unit is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes, especially when dealing with handling units, packaging, or warehouse tasks that involve validity periods or units of measure for validity.
  
  Cause
  
  The error "Validity_unit is initial" means that the system expected a validity unit (such as days, months, years) to be specified for a validity period, but this field is empty (initial).
  This usually happens when a process or transaction requires a validity period unit (e.g., when creating or processing handling units, packaging specifications, or warehouse tasks), but the unit of measure for the validity period has not been maintained or passed.
  It can be caused by missing or incomplete master data, such as:
  
  Packaging specifications missing validity unit.
  Handling unit types or packaging materials missing validity unit.
  Customizing settings where validity unit is not defined.
  
  
  It can also occur if a user or program tries to process a document or task that requires validity unit but the data is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications / Handling Unit Types:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Packaging Specifications.
  Verify that the validity period unit (e.g., days, months) is maintained for the relevant packaging specifications or handling unit types.
  Maintain the validity unit if missing.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master / Packaging Material:
  
  If the error relates to packaging materials, check the material master data for packaging materials.
  Ensure that validity period and unit are maintained if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Validity Units:
  
  In SPRO, check the configuration for validity units under Warehouse Management or Handling Unit Management.
  Make sure the units are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Review the Process or Program:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or user exit, check the code to ensure that the validity unit field is correctly filled before processing.
  Debug the process to identify where the validity unit is lost or not set.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the error occurs on existing data, correct the data by updating the missing validity unit.
  Use appropriate transactions or direct table updates (with caution and proper authorization).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WGDS_PROCESS
  Message Number: 076
  Context: Handling Unit Management, Packaging Specifications, Warehouse Management
  Common Transactions:
  
  HU02 - Change Handling Unit
  SPRO - Customizing
  LS24 - Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VEKP - Handling Unit Header
  VEPO - Handling Unit Item
  T006 - Units of Measure (validity units are often from here)
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for message WGDS_PROCESS076 for any specific notes or patches.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction ST22 for dumps.
  Use SM13 for update errors.
  Use SE91 to display message text and details.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Validity unit field is empty (initial) where it is required.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain validity unit in packaging specs, handling unit types, or material master; check customizing and correct data.
  
  
  Related Info
  Handling Unit Management, Packaging Specifications, Warehouse Management configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.