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How To Fix WS_CWB080 - Complaint &1 was rejected


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS_CWB - Complaints Workbench

  • Message number: 080

  • Message text: Complaint &1 was rejected

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_CWB080 - Complaint &1 was rejected ?

    The SAP error message:

    WS_CWB080 Complaint &1 was rejected

    typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Service or Quality Management processes, especially when handling complaints or notifications.


    Cause

    This error message indicates that a complaint (or notification) identified by &1 was rejected during processing. The rejection can happen due to several reasons, such as:

    • The complaint does not meet certain validation criteria.
    • The complaint is linked to master data or reference objects that are inconsistent or invalid.
    • The complaint status or processing step does not allow further processing or acceptance.
    • Authorization issues where the user does not have the rights to accept or process the complaint.
    • Integration or workflow errors where the complaint was rejected by a workflow step or external system.

    The placeholder &1 is replaced by the complaint number or identifier.


    Solution

    To resolve the error:

    1. Check the complaint details:

      • Verify the complaint number &1 in the system.
      • Check the status and processing history of the complaint.
      • Ensure all mandatory fields and data are correctly maintained.
    2. Review validation rules:

      • Check if any validation or user-exit logic is rejecting the complaint.
      • Look into any custom code or enhancements that might influence complaint acceptance.
    3. Check authorizations:

      • Ensure the user processing the complaint has the necessary authorizations.
    4. Workflow and integration:

      • If the complaint is part of a workflow, check the workflow logs for rejection reasons.
      • Verify if any external system or interface rejected the complaint.
    5. Reprocess or correct the complaint:

      • Correct any data inconsistencies.
      • Change the complaint status if required.
      • Re-submit or reprocess the complaint.
    6. Consult SAP Notes:

      • Search for SAP Notes related to WS_CWB080 for any known issues or patches.

    Related Information

    • Transaction codes:

      • IW52 / IW53 — Change / Display Notification (Complaints are often handled as notifications)
      • QM02 / QM03 — Change / Display Quality Notification
      • CRMD_ORDER — CRM Service Order processing (if complaint is handled in CRM)
      • SWI1 — Workflow log to check workflow errors
    • Tables:

      • QMEL — Quality Notification Header
      • QMFE — Quality Notification Items
      • CRMD_ORDERADM_H — CRM Order Header (if applicable)
    • SAP Modules:

      • SAP Quality Management (QM)
      • SAP Customer Service (CS)
      • SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

    If the problem persists after these checks, it is recommended to:

    • Enable detailed logging or debugging to trace the rejection point.
    • Contact SAP Support with the complaint number and system logs.
    • Provide screenshots or logs of the error occurrence.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error WS_CWB080 Complaint &1 was rejected
    Cause Complaint rejected due to validation, status, authorization, or workflow issues
    Solution Verify complaint data, check validations, authorizations, workflow logs, correct data and reprocess
    Related QM notifications, CRM service orders, workflow logs, SAP Notes

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