How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND051 - Filter definition for application &1 successfully deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Filter definition for application &1 successfully deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND051 - Filter definition for application &1 successfully deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WES_OUTBOUND051:
  
  SAP Message: WES_OUTBOUND051
  Text: Filter definition for application &1 successfully deleted.
  
  1. Cause
  This message is an informational message (not an error or warning). It indicates that a filter definition related to a specific application (denoted by &1, which will be replaced by the actual application name or ID) has been successfully deleted from the system.
  
  
  Context:
  
  In SAP systems, especially in scenarios involving data distribution or integration (e.g., ALE, IDoc processing, or SAP PI/PO), filters are used to control which data records or messages are sent or processed.
  
  When a filter definition is deleted, this message confirms that the deletion was successful.
  
  
  Why it appears:
  
  This message appears after an administrator or user deletes a filter definition via the relevant transaction or program.
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  Since this is an informational message confirming successful deletion, no corrective action is required if the deletion was intentional.
  
  
  If the deletion was intentional:
  
  No further action needed.
  
  
  If the deletion was accidental or unexpected:  
  
  You may need to recreate the filter definition if it is required for your data processing or integration scenario.  
  Check the filter settings and re-implement the necessary filters using the appropriate transaction or configuration tool.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Where filter definitions are used:  
  
  ALE (Application Link Enabling) scenarios  
  IDoc filtering in outbound processing  
  SAP PI/PO or middleware integration filters  
  Data distribution and replication scenarios
  
  
  
  Common transactions or tools:  
  
  WE20 (Partner Profiles) — where filters can be maintained for IDoc processing  
  BD64 (Distribution Model) — where filters can be defined for message types  
  Custom programs or middleware tools that manage filter definitions
  
  
  
  Message class: WES_OUTBOUND
  
  This message class is related to outbound processing in SAP, often linked to ALE/IDoc outbound filters.
  
  
  Checking filters:
  
  If you want to verify existing filters or recreate them, use the relevant configuration transactions or consult your integration team.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WES_OUTBOUND051
  
  
  Type
  Informational (Success confirmation)
  
  
  Cause
  A filter definition for an application was deleted successfully.
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed if deletion was intended; otherwise, recreate the filter.
  
  
  Related
  ALE, IDoc filtering, outbound processing, transactions WE20, BD64
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to recreate or maintain filter definitions depending on your specific SAP scenario. Just let me know!