How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS119 - Insert/update '&1' failed for catalog '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Insert/update '&1' failed for catalog '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS119 - Insert/update '&1' failed for catalog '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS119 Insert/update '&1' failed for catalog '&2'.
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS), specifically when dealing with classification catalogs or master data synchronization.
  
  Cause
  
  Insert or update failure in the classification catalog: The system attempted to insert or update an entry (e.g., a classification object, material classification, or related master data) identified by &1 into the catalog &2, but the operation failed.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  Data inconsistency or violation of catalog constraints: The data being inserted/updated does not meet the catalog's validation rules.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to perform the insert/update.
  Locking conflicts: The catalog or related data is locked by another process.
  Technical issues: Database errors, missing entries, or transport inconsistencies.
  Incorrect or missing configuration: The catalog &2 might not be properly configured or active.
  Duplicate entries: Attempting to insert a record that already exists with a unique key constraint.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Look for additional messages or short dumps (ST22) related to this error to get more context.
  Check transaction /n/SAPSLL/CLF or relevant GTS transactions for catalog maintenance.
  
  
  
  Verify the data being inserted/updated:
  
  Ensure that the data for &1 complies with the catalog &2 rules.
  Check for duplicates or missing mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to modify the catalog.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to see if the catalog or related objects are locked.
  If locked, determine if the lock can be released safely.
  
  
  
  Review catalog configuration:
  
  Ensure that the catalog &2 exists and is active.
  Check customizing settings in GTS related to classification catalogs.
  
  
  
  Database consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks if applicable.
  Consult BASIS team if database errors are suspected.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or manually correct data:
  
  If the error occurred during a batch or interface process, try reprocessing after corrections.
  Manually update the catalog entry if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS119 or classification catalog errors.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPSLL/CLF – Classification catalog maintenance in GTS.
  SM12 – Lock entries.
  SU53 – Authorization check.
  ST22 – Dump analysis.
  
  
  Modules:
  
  SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
  Classification system in SAP ERP (if integrated)
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP GTS help documentation on classification catalogs.
  SAP Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) on catalog synchronization and error handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2 or the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during master data upload, classification synchronization, or customs processing), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.