How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND055 - No filters are defined for application &1 in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No filters are defined for application &1 in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND055 - No filters are defined for application &1 in customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND055: No filters are defined for application &1 in customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Business Workflow when the system tries to process outbound data or events related to a specific application but cannot find any filter settings defined for that application in the customizing (configuration).
  
  The message indicates that for the given application (represented by &1), no filters have been maintained in the system.
  Filters are used to restrict or specify which workflow events or data should be processed or sent outbound.
  Without these filters, the system does not know which events to handle or send, leading to this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  Typically during outbound processing of workflow events.
  When the system tries to send workflow events to external systems or other SAP systems via ALE/IDoc or other integration technologies.
  When customizing for workflow event filtering is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Filters in Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction for workflow event filtering:
  
  Transaction code: SWETYPV (Event Type Filters)
  Or navigate via SPRO:
  SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> SAP Business Workflow -> Basic Settings -> Event Linkage -> Define Filters for Outbound Events
  
  
  
  Find the application for which the error occurs (the application name is given in the error message as &1).
  Maintain the necessary filters for this application. Filters specify which events or data should be processed or sent outbound.
  Save your entries.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Event Linkage:
  
  Ensure that the event linkage for the application is properly configured.
  Verify that the events you expect to be processed are linked and active.
  
  
  
  Transport and Test:
  
  After maintaining the filters, transport the customizing changes if needed.
  Test the outbound processing again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Filters in Workflow: Filters help control the flow of events and data in workflows, especially when integrating with other systems.
  Application Name: The application name (&1) in the error message helps identify which part of the system needs configuration.
  Related Transactions:
  
  SWETYPV - Event Type Filters
  SWETYP - Event Types
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check (can help identify missing customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide updates or corrections related to workflow event filtering. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WES_OUTBOUND055.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No filters defined for the specified application in workflow outbound event customizing.
  
  
  Solution
  Define the required filters for the application in transaction SWETYPV or via IMG.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs during outbound workflow event processing or integration scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing path or further troubleshooting, please provide the application name or the scenario you are working on.