How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND099 - &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 099

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND099 - &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND099 &1 &2 &3 &4:
  
  SAP Error Message: WES_OUTBOUND099 &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WES_OUTBOUND099 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems, especially during outbound processing or communication with external systems (like EDI, middleware, or third-party logistics).
  The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 are dynamically replaced by specific details at runtime, which usually provide more context such as:
  
  &1: The name of the outbound process or interface
  &2: The specific object or document number involved (e.g., delivery number)
  &3: The error code or message from the external system or interface
  &4: Additional error details or description
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration in outbound interfaces (e.g., IDoc, ALE, EDI)
  Communication failure between SAP and external systems
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in outbound documents
  Authorization or system errors during outbound processing
  Middleware or adapter errors (e.g., PI/PO, CPI)
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve WES_OUTBOUND099, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Full Error Message:
  
  Look at the actual values of &1 to &4 in the error log or message to understand the exact context.
  For example, it might say something like:
  
  WES_OUTBOUND099 OutboundDelivery 80012345 EDI_ERROR Missing mandatory field
  
  
  
  Analyze the Outbound Process:
  
  Identify which outbound process or interface is failing (e.g., IDoc generation, EDI transmission).
  Use transaction codes like WE02, WE05 (IDoc monitoring), or SM58 (for transactional RFC errors) to check the status of outbound messages.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the outbound interface in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Output Control.
  Check partner profiles in WE20 for ALE/EDI.
  Confirm that all mandatory fields are correctly populated in the outbound document.
  
  
  
  Review Middleware/Communication:
  
  If middleware is involved (SAP PI/PO, CPI), check the message monitoring there.
  Ensure that communication channels are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Issues:
  
  If the error indicates missing or incorrect data, correct the data in the outbound document or master data.
  Reprocess the outbound message after correction.
  
  
  
  Authorization and System Checks:
  
  Ensure the user or system has the necessary authorizations.
  Check system logs (SM21) for related system errors.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Outbound Message:
  
  After fixing the root cause, reprocess the outbound message.
  Use transaction VL02N or relevant transaction to trigger output reprocessing.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc display and monitoring
  SM58 – Transactional RFC error log
  VL02N – Change Outbound Delivery (to re-trigger output)
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs
  SM21 – System log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND099 in the SAP Support Portal for specific patches or known issues.
  Often, SAP Notes provide detailed troubleshooting steps for specific interface errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Warehouse Management and Outbound Processing
  EDI and ALE configuration guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Outbound interface error due to config, data, communication, or system issues
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze error details, check config, correct data, verify communication, reprocess output
  
  
  Tools
  WE02, WE05, SM58, BD87, VL02N, SM21
  
  
  Related
  SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal, middleware monitoring
  
  
  
  
  If you can provide the exact values of &1 to &4 from your system, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.