How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS129 - Segment E1BPPRODCHARACT contains characteristic that already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Segment E1BPPRODCHARACT contains characteristic that already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS129 - Segment E1BPPRODCHARACT contains characteristic that already exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS129 Segment E1BPPRODCHARACT contains characteristic that already exists
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) related to product characteristics, typically in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or Classification. The segment E1BPPRODCHARACT contains data about product characteristics being transferred or updated.
  The message indicates that the IDoc segment contains a characteristic that is already present in the system for the given material or product. In other words, the system is trying to add or update a characteristic that already exists, causing a conflict or duplication.
  Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate characteristic entries in the IDoc.
  Attempting to create a characteristic that already exists in the material master or classification data.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data mapping in the IDoc generation or processing.
  Data synchronization issues between systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP Variant Configuration).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Inspect the segment E1BPPRODCHARACT for duplicate characteristic entries.
  Verify if the characteristic mentioned is indeed duplicated within the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master / Classification Data:
  
  Check the material master or classification data in transactions like CL20N (Display Characteristics) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Confirm if the characteristic already exists for the material.
  If it exists, the IDoc should be updated to avoid re-adding the same characteristic.
  
  
  
  Correct the IDoc Generation Logic:
  
  If the IDoc is generated from a custom program or interface, review the logic to ensure it does not send duplicate characteristics.
  Adjust the mapping or filtering to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data.
  Use transaction CL30N or CL24N to analyze characteristic assignments.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the data or IDoc, reprocess the IDoc using BD87 or WE19 (test tool).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS129 or IDoc processing errors in variant configuration or classification.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  IDoc Segment: E1BPPRODCHARACT
  
  This segment contains characteristic data for a product in the IDoc structure.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  WE19: Test IDoc processing
  CL20N: Display Characteristics
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CL30N / CL24N: Classification data analysis
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  Classification (LO-CL)
  Logistics (MM, PP)
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When integrating product master data with characteristics via IDocs, duplicate characteristics in the IDoc or in the system cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact IDoc or scenario details, I can help you analyze the data further.