How To Fix WPRO_XI_PROXY038 - No products specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPRO_XI_PROXY - Messages Service Processing Retail Event

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No products specified

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WPRO_XI_PROXY038 No products specified:
  
  Error Message
  WPRO_XI_PROXY038 No products specified
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) scenarios involving the Product Master Data interface or proxy communication where the message payload does not contain any product data.
  Specifically:
  
  The inbound message or proxy call expects a list or collection of product data (e.g., product master records).
  The payload is empty or the product node(s) are missing.
  This can happen due to incorrect mapping, missing data in the source system, or an issue in the message construction before sending to SAP.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During inbound processing of product master data interfaces.
  When a proxy or web service expects product data but receives an empty or incomplete payload.
  In integration scenarios where product data is transferred from external systems or middleware to SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Payload:
  
  Verify the XML or IDoc payload being sent to SAP.
  Ensure that the product data nodes/elements are present and correctly populated.
  Use SAP PI/PO message monitoring or external tools (e.g., SOAP UI, Postman) to inspect the message.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping logic in SAP PI/PO or middleware.
  Ensure that the source fields are correctly mapped to the product elements in the target message.
  Confirm that no filters or conditions are removing product data unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Source System Data:
  
  Confirm that the source system actually has product data to send.
  If the source system sends an empty product list, correct the data extraction or interface logic.
  
  
  
  Proxy or Interface Configuration:
  
  Verify the proxy or interface configuration in SAP.
  Ensure that the interface expects product data and is not misconfigured to reject empty payloads.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling or validation to catch empty product lists before sending.
  Provide meaningful error messages upstream to avoid sending empty payloads.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WPRO_XI_PROXY038 or product master interfaces for any known issues or patches.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SXMB_MONI - SAP PI/PO message monitoring.
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc monitoring.
  SPROXY - Proxy configuration.
  
  
  Interfaces: Common in interfaces like ProductMasterData_Inbound or custom product master proxies.
  Middleware: If using SAP PI/PO, ensure the Integration Directory and ESR objects are correctly configured.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WPRO_XI_PROXY038 No products specified means the inbound product master data message contains no product entries. To resolve it, verify the payload, mapping, source data, and interface configuration to ensure product data is correctly sent and received.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., interface type, system landscape), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.