How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND018 - &1 &2 entries were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 &2 entries were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND018 - &1 &2 entries were deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND018:
  
  SAP Error Message: WES_OUTBOUND018
  Message Text:
  
  &1 &2 entries were deleted
  
  1. Cause
  The message WES_OUTBOUND018 typically appears in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) outbound processing. It indicates that a certain number of entries (records) related to outbound delivery or warehouse tasks have been deleted.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The object or document type (e.g., delivery, transfer order, warehouse task)
  &2: The number of entries deleted
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Manual or automatic deletion of outbound delivery items or warehouse tasks due to cancellation or correction.
  System cleanup or archiving processes removing outdated or incorrect entries.
  Errors or inconsistencies detected during outbound processing leading to deletion of problematic entries.
  User actions in transaction codes related to outbound deliveries or warehouse tasks (e.g., VL02N, LT12, /SCWM/TO_CONF).
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Verify the Deletion Reason:
  
  Check the logs or change documents to understand why the entries were deleted. This can be done via transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or by checking the document flow.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the deletion did not cause inconsistencies in related documents (e.g., delivery, transfer orders, warehouse tasks). Use transactions like VL03N (Display Delivery), LT23 (Display Transfer Order), or EWM monitor.
  
  
  Recreate or Reprocess if Needed:
  
  If the deletion was accidental or caused by an error, you may need to recreate the outbound delivery or warehouse tasks.
  
  
  Review Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If deletions happen unexpectedly, check if any custom programs, user exits, or BAdIs are deleting entries during outbound processing.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND018 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions Involved:  
  
  VL02N / VL03N (Outbound Delivery Processing)  
  LT12 / LT23 (Transfer Order Processing)  
  /SCWM/TO_CONF (EWM Warehouse Task Confirmation)  
  SLG1 (Application Log)  
  
  
  
  Modules:  
  
  SAP WM (Warehouse Management)  
  SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)  
  SD (Sales and Distribution) for outbound deliveries  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes mentioning WES_OUTBOUND018.  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on outbound delivery and warehouse task processing.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WES_OUTBOUND018: &1 &2 entries were deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Deletion of outbound delivery or warehouse task entries due to cancellation, error, or cleanup
  
  
  Solution
  Investigate deletion reason, check logs, ensure data consistency, recreate if necessary, review custom code
  
  
  Related
  Transactions VL02N, LT12, /SCWM/TO_CONF; Modules WM, EWM, SD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.