How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS120 - Error delete product line from '&2' for catalog number '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error delete product line from '&2' for catalog number '&1'

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  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS120
  
  Text: Error delete product line from '&2' for catalog number '&1'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an attempt to delete a product line from a catalog (or catalog number) in SAP, but the deletion fails. The failure can be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The product line is referenced elsewhere and cannot be deleted due to referential integrity.
  The product line is locked or currently being processed by another user or process.
  Missing or inconsistent data in the catalog or product line.
  Authorization issues preventing deletion.
  The product line is part of an active or released catalog version that does not allow deletion.
  Technical issues such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Verify if the product line is referenced in other objects (e.g., sales documents, contracts, or other catalogs).
  Remove or update those references before attempting deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Catalog Status:
  
  Ensure the catalog is in a status that allows modification (e.g., not released or locked).
  If the catalog is released, you may need to create a new version or unlock it before deleting lines.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the catalog or product line.
  Remove locks if they are stale or no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete product lines in the catalog.
  Check roles and profiles related to catalog management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use standard SAP tools to verify the integrity of the catalog data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Check system logs (SM21), short dumps (ST22), and update errors (SM13) for related issues.
  Consult with your BASIS team if database locks or performance issues are suspected.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After addressing the above points, try deleting the product line again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WGD1 / WGD2 / WGD3 - Catalog maintenance transactions.
  SM12 - Lock entries.
  SM21 - System log.
  ST22 - Dump analysis.
  SM13 - Update records.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS120 or catalog product line deletion errors.
  SAP Notes may provide patches or specific instructions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Catalog Management and Product Line maintenance.
  Check your organization's internal documentation or custom enhancements that might affect catalog processing.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and steps to reproduce the error.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WGDS_PROCESS120 indicates a failure to delete a product line from a catalog due to data integrity, authorization, locking, or status issues. Investigate references, catalog status, locks, and authorizations, then correct any issues before retrying the deletion.