How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND004 - Filter object &1 is not assigned to application &2 in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Filter object &1 is not assigned to application &2 in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND004 - Filter object &1 is not assigned to application &2 in customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND004: Filter object &1 is not assigned to application &2 in customizing
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a filter object (e.g., a filter ID or filter type) is used in an outbound processing scenario (such as in SAP Workflow, ALE, or EDI) but has not been assigned or linked to the relevant application in the system customizing settings.
  In other words, the system expects that the filter object should be explicitly assigned to the application area to control or restrict the data selection or processing, but this assignment is missing.
  
  Context:
  
  This message is common in scenarios involving Workflow outbound processing, ALE/IDoc filtering, or EDI message filtering.
  The filter object is used to determine which data or messages are relevant for a particular application.
  The customizing settings define which filter objects are valid for which applications.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the filter object assignment in customizing:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing