How To Fix AH096 - Specify either number of outsortings or permanent outsorting

AH096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Specify either number of outsortings or permanent outsorting

What causes this issue?

You must specify that a clerk submission is either permanently valid
for an installation or that it is only valid for a certain number of
outsortings. You have given either no specification or you have
specified that both possibilities exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for the number of outsortings, or set the indicator for
permanent outsorting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH096 - Specify either number of outsortings or permanent outsorting ?

  The SAP error message AH096, which states "Specify either number of outsortings or permanent outsorting," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the configuration of outsorting in the context of document processing, particularly in the area of logistics or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects you to specify either:
  
  The number of outsortings (temporary outsorting) that you want to apply to a document or process.
  A permanent outsorting option.
  
  If neither of these options is provided, the system cannot proceed with the operation, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you provide the necessary information regarding outsortings. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the error occurs (e.g., creating or processing a document).
  Look for fields related to outsorting. Ensure that you either specify the number of outsortings or select the option for permanent