How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND046 - Store a structure for filter criteria at filter &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Store a structure for filter criteria at filter &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND046 - Store a structure for filter criteria at filter &1 / &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND046
  
  Text: Store a structure for filter criteria at filter &1 / &2
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), especially when dealing with outbound processing and filter criteria for warehouse tasks or deliveries.
  
  The system expects a structure (data container) to be stored or maintained for a specific filter identified by the placeholders &1 (filter name) and &2 (filter type or ID).
  The error indicates that the required filter criteria structure has not been stored or maintained yet.
  This can happen if the filter criteria for outbound delivery processing or warehouse task creation is incomplete or missing.
  It may also occur if a custom or standard process tries to access filter criteria that have not been initialized or saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Filter Criteria:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing or transaction where filter criteria are defined.
  For example, in EWM, you might need to maintain filter criteria in the Outbound Delivery Monitor or Warehouse Task creation settings.
  Ensure that the filter structure for the specified filter (&1) and filter type (&2) is properly created and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs during a custom development or enhancement, verify that the code correctly initializes and stores the filter criteria structure before it is accessed.
  Make sure that the data structure is passed and saved properly in the relevant BAPIs or function modules.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for outbound delivery processing or warehouse task creation filters.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields and structures are maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is not obvious, debug the process where the error occurs.
  Identify where the filter criteria structure is expected and why it is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational or warning in nature, prompting the user or developer to maintain necessary filter criteria.
  It is related to filter management in warehouse outbound processes.
  Commonly seen in transactions or programs related to Warehouse Task creation, Outbound Delivery Monitor, or Warehouse Order processing.
  SAP Notes or documentation related to Warehouse Management filters or EWM outbound processing might provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for your specific SAP version if the problem persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.