How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS080 - Quantity_unit is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Quantity_unit is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS080 - Quantity_unit is initial ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_PROCESS080: Quantity_unit is initial
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a goods movement or delivery document in SAP when the Quantity Unit (Unit of Measure) field is missing or not populated. The system expects a unit of measure for the quantity being processed, and if this field is empty (initial), it triggers this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The delivery or goods movement item does not have a unit of measure assigned.
  The unit of measure field was accidentally deleted or not maintained in the document.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data related to units of measure.
  Custom enhancements or interfaces passing incomplete data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Item:
  
  Go to the delivery or goods movement document.
  Verify that the Unit of Measure field is filled for all items.
  If missing, enter the correct unit of measure (e.g., EA, KG, PC).
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that the material master has a base unit of measure maintained.
  Check if the unit of measure is valid and active in the system (transaction CUNI).
  
  
  
  Data Entry and Interfaces:
  
  If the document is created via an interface or custom program, verify that the unit of measure is correctly passed.
  Correct the interface or program logic to ensure the unit of measure is not initial.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the unit of measure, try to save or post the document again.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the standard SAP function module or BAPI involved in the process can help identify why the unit of measure is not populated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  CUNI (Units of Measure)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS080 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure in SAP:
  
  The unit of measure is critical for quantity fields in logistics documents.
  Always ensure consistency between material master, delivery, and goods movement documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_PROCESS080 Quantity_unit is initial means the system expects a unit of measure for the quantity but found none. The fix is to ensure that the unit of measure is correctly maintained in the document and related master data before processing the transaction.