How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 - ***** OUTBOUND MESSAGES *************************************************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: ***** OUTBOUND MESSAGES *************************************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 - ***** OUTBOUND MESSAGES ************************************************* ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 related to OUTBOUND MESSAGES:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_CONFIRMATION040
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Warehouse Management (WM) when dealing with outbound delivery or outbound message processing.
  Common causes include:
  
  Outbound message processing failure: The system tries to send an outbound message (e.g., IDoc, EDI message, or ALE message) but encounters an issue.
  Incorrect or missing configuration: The outbound message type or partner profile is not correctly configured.
  Communication errors: Network issues, incorrect port settings, or problems with the receiving system.
  Data inconsistencies: The data required for the outbound message is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Authorization issues: The user or system process lacks the necessary authorizations to send the message.
  Technical errors in message generation: Errors in the function modules or BADIs used to generate or process the outbound message.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 error, follow these steps:
  a) Check the exact error details
  
  Look at the full error text and any accompanying short dumps (transaction ST22) or application logs (transaction SLG1).
  Identify the exact point of failure (e.g., message creation, sending, or confirmation).
  
  b) Verify outbound message configuration
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check partner profiles and ensure the outbound message type is correctly maintained.
  Check the message control settings in transaction NACE or relevant configuration for the application.
  Verify the port settings in transaction WE21.
  
  c) Check IDoc or message status
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to view the IDoc or outbound message status.
  Look for errors in the status records (e.g., status 51 indicates an error in processing).
  
  d) Review communication settings
  
  Ensure the communication channel (RFC destination, port, etc.) is active and correctly configured.
  Test the connection using transaction SM59.
  
  e) Check data consistency
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields for the outbound message are filled.
  Check for any missing or incorrect master data or transactional data.
  
  f) Authorization check
  
  Ensure the user or background job executing the outbound message has the necessary authorizations.
  
  g) Reprocess or resend the message
  
  After fixing the root cause, reprocess the outbound message using transaction BD87 or resend the IDoc.
  
  h) Check for OSS Notes
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION040 or the specific outbound message type.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE20 – Partner Profiles
  WE21 – Port Definition
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Display
  BD87 – IDoc Reprocessing
  SM59 – RFC Destinations
  SLG1 – Application Log
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP GTS (Global Trade Services)
  SAP WM (Warehouse Management)
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) for outbound delivery messages
  
  
  
  Common message types involved:
  
  DELVRY03 (Outbound Delivery)
  ORDERS (Purchase Orders)
  INVOIC (Invoices)
  
  
  
  Useful SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to outbound message errors or specific message types.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) for outbound message configuration issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Outbound message processing failure due to configuration, communication, or data issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check configuration, verify data, test communication, check authorizations, reprocess
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions WE20, WE21, WE02, BD87; SAP GTS/WM modules; SAP Notes for outbound messages
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error text or context (e.g., module, transaction, message type), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.