How To Fix WE040 - & entries reset, & original and & new entries still selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: & entries reset, & original and & new entries still selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE040 - & entries reset, & original and & new entries still selected ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE040 along with its cause, solution, and related information.
  
  SAP Error Message: WE040
  Message Text:
  
  "Entries reset, original and new entries still selected"
  
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WE040 typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing or partner profile maintenance (transaction WE20), especially when working with partner functions or message types.
  
  This message appears when you try to change or maintain entries (e.g., partner profiles, message types, or filters) but the system detects that the entries you are trying to modify or select are inconsistent or conflicting.
  Specifically, it happens when the system resets the entries internally due to a conflict or invalid selection, but the user interface still shows both the original and new entries as selected.
  This inconsistency can be caused by:
  
  Overlapping or duplicate entries in partner profiles.
  Incorrect or conflicting filter settings.
  Attempting to select entries that are mutually exclusive or logically inconsistent.
  User interface not refreshing properly after an internal reset.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WE040 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate or Overlapping Entries:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Review the entries for the partner and message type you are working on.
  Remove or correct any duplicate or overlapping entries that might cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Clear and Re-Enter Entries:
  
  If the UI shows both original and new entries selected, try to:
  
  Deselect all entries.
  Save the profile.
  Re-enter the correct entries carefully.
  
  
  This forces the system to refresh and avoid internal inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Use the "Reset" or "Refresh" Button:
  
  In some SAP screens, there is a reset or refresh button to clear the selection.
  Use it to clear inconsistent selections before re-entering data.
  
  
  
  Check Filters and Conditions:
  
  Verify that any filters or conditions applied to the entries are valid and do not conflict.
  Adjust or remove conflicting filters.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WE040 or partner profile inconsistencies.
  Apply relevant patches or updates if the issue is caused by a known bug.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20 – Partner Profiles (where this error often occurs)
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Display and Monitoring (to check IDoc status)
  WE19 – IDoc Test Tool (to simulate IDoc processing)
  
  
  
  Context:
  
  The error is related to the maintenance of partner profiles and message types in the IDoc interface.
  It is important to maintain clean and consistent partner profiles to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WE040.
  Example note keywords: "WE040 entries reset", "partner profile entries conflict", "IDoc partner profile error".
  
  
  
  User Interface Behavior:
  
  Sometimes, the error is due to UI caching or session issues.
  Logging out and back in or clearing the SAP GUI cache can help.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Conflicting or overlapping entries in partner profiles; UI inconsistency in selection.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove duplicates, clear selections, refresh UI, verify filters, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related
  Transaction WE20, IDoc processing, SAP Notes, UI refresh, partner profile maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, exact steps leading to the error), I can help with a more tailored solution.