How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS128 - In Segment PPRODUNITS, key &1 EAN &2 date &3 is duplicate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 128

• Message text: In Segment PPRODUNITS, key &1 EAN &2 date &3 is duplicate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS128 - In Segment PPRODUNITS, key &1 EAN &2 date &3 is duplicate ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS128:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_PROCESS128
  Text:
  In Segment PPRODUNITS, key &1 EAN &2 date &3 is duplicate
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of data in the PPRODUNITS segment (which typically relates to product units or packaging units in SAP) when the system detects duplicate entries for the same key combination. Specifically:
  
  The key (usually a product or material number)  
  The EAN (European Article Number or barcode)  
  The date (validity or effective date)
  
  are found more than once in the data being processed or uploaded.
  Duplicate entries violate the uniqueness constraint expected by SAP for this segment, causing the system to throw this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data upload or data transfer processes (e.g., using IDocs, BAPIs, or batch input sessions) involving product unit data.  
  When maintaining or updating packaging or unit of measure data for materials.  
  When integrating data from external systems