How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND097 - &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 097

• Message text: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND097 - &1&2&3&4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND097 &1&2&3&4:
  
  SAP Error Message: WES_OUTBOUND097 &1&2&3&4
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WES_OUTBOUND097 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Execution System (WES) or related outbound processing scenarios. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 represent dynamic values passed at runtime, usually indicating specific details such as document numbers, item numbers, or error specifics.
  Common causes include:
  
  Data inconsistency or missing data in outbound delivery or warehouse task.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data related to materials, storage bins, or handling units.
  Communication issues between SAP ERP and WES or between WES and the warehouse control system.
  Configuration errors in the outbound process, such as incorrect process steps or missing parameters.
  Authorization or user-related issues during outbound processing.
  Technical issues like interface failures or missing IDocs.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WES_OUTBOUND097 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Full Error Message:
  
  Look at the actual values in &1, &2, &3, and &4 to understand which document, item, or process step is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Outbound Delivery or Warehouse Task:
  
  Verify the outbound delivery document for completeness and correctness.
  Check if all required data (material master, batch, storage location, handling unit) is maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the outbound process steps in WES are correctly configured.
  Check the integration settings between SAP ERP and WES.
  
  
  
  Check Interfaces and Communication:
  
  Verify that IDocs or other communication methods are successfully transmitted and processed.
  Look for any errors in transaction codes like WE02 (IDoc monitoring) or SMQ1/SMQ2 (qRFC monitoring).
  
  
  
  Authorization and User Checks:
  
  Confirm that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to perform outbound processing.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If the issue persists, enable debugging or trace in WES or related components to pinpoint the exact failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND097 for any known bugs or patches.
  If no solution is found, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and error context.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/PRDO – Outbound Delivery Monitor in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  /SCWM/TO_CONF – Warehouse Task Confirmation.
  WE02 – IDoc Display.
  SMQ1/SMQ2 – qRFC Monitor.
  
  
  
  Relevant Modules:
  
  SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  SAP Warehouse Execution System (WES)
  SAP Logistics Execution (LE)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WES outbound errors.
  Example search terms: "WES_OUTBOUND097", "WES outbound error", "Warehouse Execution System outbound error".
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Execution System.
  SAP EWM and WES integration guides.
  
  
  
  
  If you can provide the actual values of &1, &2, &3, and &4 or the exact context where the error occurs, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.