How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND003 - Filter object &1 is not defined in customizing

WES_OUTBOUND003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Filter object &1 is not defined in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND003 - Filter object &1 is not defined in customizing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND003 Filter object &1 is not defined in customizing
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to use a filter object in the outbound processing (typically in SAP PI/PO or SAP Process Integration scenarios) that has not been defined or maintained in the customizing settings. The filter object referenced by &1 (a placeholder for the actual filter object name) is missing in the configuration, so the system cannot apply the filter during message processing.
  In other words, the filter object that the integration flow or outbound interface expects to use is not found in the SAP customizing tables or configuration.
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  In SAP PI/PO or SAP Process Integration scenarios during outbound message processing.
  When using filters in the Integration Directory or in the outbound processing steps.
  In scenarios involving SAP middleware or adapter engine where filters are applied to messages.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Filter Object Definition:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction or IMG path