How To Fix >6117 - Correspondence &1 of correspondence type &2 was not output yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Correspondence &1 of correspondence type &2 was not output yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6117 - Correspondence &1 of correspondence type &2 was not output yet ?

  The SAP error message 6117 indicates that a correspondence document of a specific type has not yet been output. This message typically arises in the context of financial or logistics processes where correspondence (such as invoices, statements, or notifications) is generated but not yet sent or printed.
  Cause:
  
  Output Determination Not Configured: The system may not have the necessary output determination settings configured for the specific correspondence type.
  Output Medium Not Defined: The output medium (e.g., print, email) may not be defined for the correspondence type.
  Processing Status: The correspondence may be in a status that does not allow it to be output (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Missing Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records set up for the output type in the output determination procedure.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process or output the correspondence.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings for the specific correspondence type in the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Define Output Medium:
  
  Ensure that the output medium (e.g., print, email) is defined for the correspondence type in the output configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Processing Status:
  
  Check the status of the correspondence document. If it is in a draft or incomplete state, complete the necessary steps to finalize it.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Condition Records:
  
  If there are no condition records for the output type, create or update them to ensure that the system can determine when to output the correspondence.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to process and output the correspondence.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Correspondence:
  
  If the correspondence was previously generated but not output, you may need to reprocess it to trigger the output.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like NACE (for output types), VF03 (to display billing documents), or other relevant transactions depending on the context of the correspondence.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination or the error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to output management and correspondence processing for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.