How To Fix WE006 - Number of chosen entries: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Number of chosen entries: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE006 - Number of chosen entries: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE006 - Number of chosen entries: &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WE006 is an informational or warning message that appears during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. It indicates the number of entries selected or processed in a particular step, such as when you are selecting IDocs for processing, filtering, or displaying.
  
  The "&" in the message is a placeholder for the actual number of entries.
  This message is not an error but rather an informational message that tells you how many IDocs or entries have been chosen or found based on your selection criteria.
  It typically appears in transactions like WE02, WE05, or during IDoc processing programs.
  
  
  2. When Does It Occur?
  
  When you execute a selection screen to display or process IDocs.
  When filtering IDocs by status, date, message type, or other criteria.
  When a program or report processes a batch of IDocs and reports how many were selected.
  
  
  3. Solution / What to Do
  
  Since WE006 is informational, no corrective action is needed.
  Use the information to verify that the number of IDocs selected matches your expectations.
  If the number of entries is zero or not as expected, check your selection criteria or filters.
  If you are troubleshooting IDoc processing, this message helps confirm how many IDocs are involved.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: WE02, WE05 (IDoc display), WE19 (IDoc test tool)
  IDoc Processing: The message helps in understanding the scope of IDocs being processed.
  Message Class: WE (IDoc processing)
  Message Type: Informational (not an error)
  SAP Notes: No specific SAP Note is required for this message as it is standard informational output.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WE006 - Number of chosen entries: &
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Displays the count of selected or processed IDocs or entries
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; verify selection criteria if count is unexpected
  
  
  Related TCodes
  WE02, WE05, WE19
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message in a context where you expect an error or problem, please provide more details about the transaction or process you are running, and I can help further.