How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND073 - No selection options stored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No selection options stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND073 - No selection options stored ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WES_OUTBOUND073 No selection options stored
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when a program or report expects certain selection criteria or filter options to be stored or passed, but none are found. Specifically, in the context of SAP middleware or outbound processing (such as in SAP PI/PO or SAP Process Integration scenarios), this message indicates that no selection options have been saved or maintained for the outbound processing step or the related data extraction.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The user or process did not specify any selection criteria before executing the outbound process.  
  The selection options were not saved or got deleted.  
  The configuration for the outbound interface expects predefined selection options, but these are missing.  
  A variant or selection screen was expected to be used but is empty or not maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Options:  
  
  Go to the transaction or program that triggers the outbound process.  
  Ensure that the required selection criteria are entered and saved properly.  
  If variants are used, verify that the variant contains valid selection options.
  
  
  
  Maintain Selection Options:  
  
  If the process requires predefined selection options, maintain them in the relevant customizing or master data.  
  For example, in IDoc processing or ALE distribution, check the partner profiles and distribution model for correct filters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:  
  
  Check the configuration of the outbound interface or middleware scenario to ensure that selection options are correctly defined and linked.  
  In case of SAP PI/PO, verify the sender agreement or communication channel settings.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:  
  
  If the issue persists, perform a debug or check application logs (transaction SLG1) to identify where the selection options are expected but missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:  
  
  Refer to the specific module or middleware documentation for details on required selection options for outbound processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is often seen in scenarios involving SAP PI/PO, IDoc processing, ALE distribution, or data extraction where filters or selection criteria are mandatory.  
  The message class WES_OUTBOUND suggests it is related to outbound processing in SAP middleware or integration components.  
  Variants and selection screens are commonly used to store selection options; ensure these are properly maintained.  
  Check SAP Notes or OSS messages if the problem is related to a specific SAP component or version.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.