How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND056 - Filter &3 for service implementation &2 in application &1 is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Filter &3 for service implementation &2 in application &1 is deactivated

What causes this issue?

You have selected service implementation &SYST-MSGV2& for application
&SYST-MSGV1&. However, filter &SYST-MSGV3& for this combination is
deactivated in the corresponding customizing settings.

System Response

No filters can be defined for the selected combination of application
and service implementation.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for <LS>Retail enterprise services</> under <LS>Outbound
Messages</> -> <LS>General Settings</> -> <LS>Application Configuration
</> -> <DS:SIMG.WES_005> Assign Service Implementations and Filter
Objects to an Application</>: Check the service implementations that are
deactivated for filter &SYST-MSGV3&, and adjust the settings as
required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND056 - Filter &3 for service implementation &2 in application &1 is deactivated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND056
  
  Text: Filter &3 for service implementation &2 in application &1 is deactivated
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when an outbound service call (typically in SAP PI/PO or SAP Gateway scenarios) tries to use a filter that has been defined but is currently deactivated in the service implementation within the specified application.
  
  Application &1: The name of the application or service namespace.
  Service Implementation &2: The specific service implementation (e.g., OData service or web service).
  Filter &3: The filter condition or filter parameter that is set but not active.
  
  Filters in SAP services are used to restrict or control the data or operations exposed by the service. If a filter is deactivated, it means it is not currently valid or enabled for use, so the system refuses to process the request using that filter.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  In SAP Gateway (OData) services, filters can be defined to limit data exposure.
  In SAP PI/PO or Web Service scenarios, filters might be used to control message processing.
  The filter might have been deactivated manually or due to transport/import issues.
  The service implementation might have been changed or updated, causing filters to be disabled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Filter Status:
  
  Go to the service implementation in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the filter settings for the service.
  Verify if the filter &3 is active or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Filter:
  
  If the filter is deactivated, activate it.
  In SAP Gateway, this can be done via transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or via the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction SEGW).
  In other service contexts, use the relevant configuration or administration transaction to activate the filter.
  
  
  
  Transport and Synchronize:
  
  If the filter was recently changed or transported, ensure that the transport was imported correctly.
  Synchronize the service metadata if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, filters might appear deactivated due to missing authorizations.
  Ensure the user or system has the necessary permissions to use the filter.
  
  
  
  Re-Register or Re-Activate the Service:
  
  In some cases, unregistering and re-registering the service can help.
  For OData services, re-activation in /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE might be required.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE — SAP Gateway Service Maintenance
  SEGW — SAP Gateway Service Builder
  SPRO — For configuration of services and filters
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to the specific service or filter issues.
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs (SM21), Gateway error logs, or trace files for more details.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Gateway and OData service documentation for filter management.
  SAP PI/PO documentation if related to integration scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WES_OUTBOUND056 indicates that a filter used in a service implementation is currently deactivated. To resolve it, identify the filter in the specified service and application, then activate it through the appropriate SAP transaction or configuration tool.
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., OData service, PI/PO scenario), I can give more tailored instructions.