How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND311 - Send deletion to plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Send deletion to plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND311 - Send deletion to plant &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND311: Send deletion to plant &1:
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WES_OUTBOUND311 typically appears in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems when there is an attempt to send a deletion notice or cancellation to a specific plant (denoted by &1 which is a placeholder for the plant code).
  Possible causes include:
  
  Deletion or cancellation of a delivery or warehouse request: The system is trying to inform the plant that a previously sent warehouse request or delivery document is being deleted or canceled.
  Communication or interface issue: The outbound message to the plant system (could be another SAP system or external system) is triggered but not processed correctly.
  Configuration or master data issue: The plant or warehouse number might not be correctly maintained in the system, or the outbound processing is not properly configured.
  Message processing error: The IDoc or message that carries the deletion information might be stuck, incorrectly formatted, or missing required data.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the issue related to WES_OUTBOUND311, follow these steps:
  a) Check the Context of the Message
  
  Identify the transaction or process that triggered the deletion message.
  Check if a delivery, transfer order, or warehouse request was deleted or canceled.
  
  b) Verify Plant and Warehouse Data
  
  Ensure that the plant (&1) exists and is correctly maintained in the system.
  Check the integration settings between the plant and warehouse (e.g., in transaction SPRO under Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management).
  
  c) Check Outbound Processing
  
  Review the outbound IDocs or messages related to the deletion.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for errors.
  If IDocs are in error status, analyze the error and reprocess them.
  
  d) Review ALE/EDI Configuration
  
  Check the distribution model and partner profiles for the plant.
  Ensure that the message type for deletion is correctly configured and active.
  
  e) Reprocess or Resend the Deletion Message
  
  If the deletion message was not sent or processed correctly, try to resend it.
  Use transaction VL09 (Cancel Goods Issue) or relevant WM/EWM transactions to trigger the deletion again if needed.
  
  f) Check for SAP Notes
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND311 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WES_OUTBOUND — related to outbound warehouse messages.
  Typical Transactions Involved: 
  
  WM: LT0x series (transfer orders)
  EWM: Monitor outbound deliveries and warehouse requests
  IDoc monitoring: WE02, WE05
  
  
  Relevant SAP Modules: Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Logistics Execution (LE)
  Common SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to outbound message errors or deletion messages for the specific SAP release.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WES_OUTBOUND311: Send deletion to plant &1
  
  
  Cause
  System attempts to send a deletion/cancellation message to a plant; may be due to canceled delivery or warehouse request, configuration or communication issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify plant and warehouse data, check outbound IDocs/messages, review ALE/EDI config, reprocess or resend deletion message, check SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  WE02, WE05, VL09, SPRO (for config)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, system landscape), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.