How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS078 - Ean_upc_subline is initial

WGDS_PROCESS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Ean_upc_subline is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS078 - Ean_upc_subline is initial ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS078: Ean_upc_subline is initial
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Warehouse Management (WM) when processing goods movements, deliveries, or product master data involving EAN/UPC codes.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the field EAN_UPC_SUBLINE (which usually refers to a subline or sub-item number related to the EAN/UPC code) is initial (empty or not filled) when the system expects it to have a value.
  This can happen during:
  Processing of delivery documents or goods movements where EAN/UPC codes are involved.
  When the system tries to read or validate EAN/UPC subline data but finds it missing.
  
  
  Possible reasons:
  Missing or incomplete EAN/UPC data in the material master or related tables.
  Incorrect or incomplete data mapping during data transfer or interface processing.
  Custom code or user-exits that expect this field to be filled but it is not.
  Inconsistent or incomplete master data setup for the product or packaging material.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material