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How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS077 - Item_number is initial


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

  • Message number: 077

  • Message text: Item_number is initial

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS077 - Item_number is initial ?

    The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS077: Item_number is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes, especially during goods movements, transfer orders, or delivery processing.


    Cause:

    • The error indicates that the Item Number field is empty (initial) when it is expected to have a value.
    • This usually happens because the system is trying to process a document or a line item where the item number has not been properly assigned or passed.
    • Common scenarios include:
      • Missing or incorrect item number in the inbound or outbound delivery.
      • Data inconsistency between the delivery document and the warehouse task or transfer order.
      • Custom code or user-exits that manipulate item numbers but do not set them correctly.
      • Integration issues where the item number is lost or not mapped correctly during data transfer.

    Solution:

    1. Check the Delivery Document:

      • Verify that the delivery document (inbound or outbound) has valid and non-empty item numbers.
      • Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery) or VL02N (Change Delivery) to inspect the item details.
    2. Check Warehouse Task / Transfer Order:

      • Use transaction LT21 or LT23 to display transfer orders and confirm that item numbers are correctly assigned.
    3. Debug or Analyze the Process:

      • If the error occurs during a custom process or enhancement, debug the relevant user-exit or BAdI to ensure the item number is being set.
      • Check if any custom logic clears or fails to assign the item number.
    4. Data Consistency Check:

      • Run consistency checks between delivery documents and warehouse documents.
      • Use standard SAP reports or tools to identify inconsistencies.
    5. Recreate or Correct Documents:

      • If the document is corrupted or incomplete, consider recreating the delivery or warehouse documents.
      • Sometimes, reprocessing the document after correction resolves the issue.
    6. SAP Notes and Support:

      • Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS077 for any known bugs or patches.
      • Example SAP Note: Check for notes related to warehouse task processing errors.

    Related Information:

    • Message Class: WGDS_PROCESS
    • Module: Warehouse Management (WM) / Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
    • Typical Transactions Involved: VL02N, VL03N, LT21, LT23, /SCWM/PRDO (EWM delivery processing)
    • Common Programs: SAPLV60A (Delivery processing), /SCWM/PRDO_PROCESS (EWM delivery processing)
    • User-Exits / BAdIs: Check for enhancements in delivery or warehouse task processing that might affect item numbers.

    Summary:

    • Error: Item number is initial (empty) when it should be filled.
    • Cause: Missing or incorrect item number in delivery or warehouse documents.
    • Solution: Verify and correct the item number in the delivery and warehouse documents, check custom code, and ensure data consistency.

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