How To Fix 06261 - No message generated for output of purchasing document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No message generated for output of purchasing document &

What causes this issue?

The system was not able to find a message record via the message
determination schema. Therefore it was not possible for such a record
to be generated for this purchasing document. In consequence, the
purchasing document cannot be outputted (printed or transmitted).

How to fix this error?

The message determination process should be checked and, if necessary,
corrected.
The message record can be created manually for this document. For this
purpose, choose the function "Messages" in the menu "Header" and
maintain the necessary data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06261 - No message generated for output of purchasing document & ?

  The SAP error message "06261 No message generated for output of purchasing document" typically occurs when the system is unable to generate an output message for a purchasing document, such as a purchase order. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the purchasing document may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes settings in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  Message Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., purchasing).
  
  
  Document Status: The purchasing document may not be in a status that allows for output generation. For example, if the document is not yet released or is in a draft state.
  
  
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the purchasing document type.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate outputs for the purchasing document.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the output from being generated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing document type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MN21 to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output to be generated.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchasing document to ensure it is eligible for output generation.
  If the document is not released, release it and try generating the output again.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the correct output determination procedure is assigned to the purchasing document type.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate outputs for purchasing documents.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any system notes or patches that may address known bugs related to output generation.
  You may also want to consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  MN21 (Maintain Output Condition Records)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to generate the required output for your purchasing document.