How To Fix WH079 - Enter an outbound intermediate document with message type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Enter an outbound intermediate document with message type &

What causes this issue?

You entered a number in the intermediate document. This number either
has no outbound IDoc or has the wrong message type.

System Response

The system cannot display the IDoc.

How to fix this error?

Please enter the number of an outbound IDoc. Ensure that it is an IDoc
from store physical inventory (in this case message type &V1&)

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  SAP Error Message: WH079
  Message Text:
  
  Enter an outbound intermediate document with message type &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or process an outbound delivery or related document in SAP, but the system expects an outbound IDoc (Intermediate Document) with a specific message type, and this message type is either missing, not maintained, or incorrectly configured.
  In other words, the system is prompting you to enter or specify an outbound IDoc message type because it needs to generate an IDoc for the outbound process (e.g., delivery, shipment, billing), but the required message type is not provided or not determined automatically.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The outbound delivery or document is set up to trigger an IDoc, but the message type is not assigned or missing in the configuration.
  The partner profile or output determination is incomplete or incorrect.
  The system cannot find the appropriate message type for the outbound process.
  Custom or standard output types are not linked to the correct message type.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WH079 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20.
  Verify the partner profile for the relevant partner (customer, vendor, or logical system).
  Ensure that the outbound parameters are maintained correctly, including the message type for the outbound IDoc.
  If missing, add the appropriate message type (e.g., DELIVERY03 for deliveries).
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination:
  
  Check the output determination procedure for the document type (e.g., delivery).
  Use transaction NACE (or the newer output management if applicable).
  Ensure that the output type linked to the outbound IDoc is correctly configured with the proper message type.
  Confirm that the output is set to trigger an IDoc and that the message type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Message Type in Delivery Document:
  
  When creating the outbound delivery, ensure that the system can determine the message type.
  If the system prompts for the message type, enter the correct one manually (e.g., DELIVERY03).
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Type and Message Type Mapping:
  
  Use transaction WE81 to verify the message type.
  Use transaction WE30 to check the IDoc type.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly linked to the IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  If there are custom developments or user exits influencing IDoc processing, verify that they correctly handle message types.
  
  
  
  Test IDoc Generation:
  
  After corrections, test the outbound process again.
  Use transaction VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) and trigger the output.
  Check if the IDoc is generated successfully.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Message Type Examples:
  
  DELIVERY03 – Outbound delivery
  ORDERS – Purchase order
  INVOIC – Invoice
  SHPMNT – Shipment
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE20 – Partner Profiles
  NACE – Output Determination (classic)
  WE81 – Message Types
  WE30 – IDoc Types
  VL02N – Change Outbound Delivery
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Monitoring
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Ensure that the logical system and partner profiles are correctly maintained.
  If using SAP Output Management (BRF+), verify the output configuration there.
  Check authorization if the user cannot see or maintain message types.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect outbound IDoc message type for the document being processed.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the correct message type in partner profiles, output determination, and document.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  WE20, NACE, WE81, WE30, VL02N
  
  
  Related Info
  Ensure proper configuration of message types and IDoc types; check custom code if any.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario (e.g., delivery creation, billing, etc.), I can help you with more specific steps.