How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND086 - Incorrect selection options

WES_OUTBOUND086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Incorrect selection options

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND086 - Incorrect selection options ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND086 - Incorrect selection options
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the selection criteria or options provided for a particular outbound process (such as delivery, shipment, or outbound delivery processing) are incorrect, inconsistent, or incomplete. The system expects certain parameters or selection fields to be filled in a specific way, and if these are not met, it throws this error.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing mandatory selection fields in the outbound processing screen or report.  
  Conflicting or logically inconsistent selection criteria (e.g., selecting mutually exclusive options).  
  Incorrect or unsupported values entered in selection parameters.  
  Using selection options that are not valid for the specific outbound process or transaction type.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  Review the selection screen carefully and ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly. Verify that the selection options are logically consistent and valid for the process you are executing.
  
  
  Refer to Documentation:
  Consult the SAP documentation or help