How To Fix WS548 - No outgoing messages (XML documents) available for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 548

• Message text: No outgoing messages (XML documents) available for document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS548 - No outgoing messages (XML documents) available for document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS548 No outgoing messages (XML documents) available for document &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with IDocs/XML messages in SAP PI/PO or ALE scenarios. The system is trying to find outgoing messages (typically XML documents or IDocs) related to a specific document number (represented by &1), but none are found.
  Common causes include:
  
  The document number provided does not have any associated outgoing messages generated yet.
  The outbound processing for the document has not been triggered or completed.
  The message processing or generation failed or was not executed.
  The document is not correctly linked to any outbound interface or message type.
  The outbound queue or message queue is empty or the messages have already been processed and deleted.
  Incorrect filters or selection criteria when searching for outgoing messages.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Number:
  
  Check if the document number (&1) is correct and exists in the system.
  Confirm that this document is expected to generate outgoing messages.
  
  
  
  Check Outbound Processing:
  
  Ensure that the outbound processing for the document has been triggered.
  For example, if this is an IDoc scenario, check if the IDoc has been created and is in the outbound queue (transaction WE02, WE05).
  
  
  
  Check Message Generation:
  
  Verify if the message (XML or IDoc) was generated successfully.
  Look for any errors in message generation or interface processing logs.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Trigger Outbound Messages:
  
  If the message was not generated, try to re-trigger the outbound processing.
  For example, reprocess the document or run the relevant batch job or report that generates the outbound message.
  
  
  
  Check Interface Configuration:
  
  Verify the interface setup to ensure the document is correctly linked to the outbound message type.
  Check partner profiles, port definitions, and message control settings.
  
  
  
  Check Filters and Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a tool or report to find outgoing messages, ensure the filters are correct and not excluding the messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Check application logs (SLG1), IDoc status, and interface monitoring tools for more details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their status.
  SM58: Check for any asynchronous RFC errors.
  SLG1: Application log for interface errors.
  SXMB_MONI: SAP PI/PO message monitoring.
  AIF Monitoring: If using Application Interface Framework.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to message generation and interface errors.
  Interface-specific documentation for outbound processing.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Outbound IDoc not created due to missing partner profile.
  XML message not generated due to mapping or interface errors.
  Message already processed and deleted from the queue.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, interface type, transaction used), I can give more tailored advice.