How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND104 - Different output mediums for wholesaler &1 (O. &2) (C. &3) output &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Different output mediums for wholesaler &1 (O. &2) (C. &3) output &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND104 - Different output mediums for wholesaler &1 (O. &2) (C. &3) output &4 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND104 indicates that there is a mismatch in the output mediums configured for a wholesaler in the system. This error typically arises in the context of logistics or sales processes where different output types (like print, email, etc.) are expected for different conditions or customers.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the output medium defined for a wholesaler (identified by &1) does not match the expected output medium for the corresponding condition (identified by &2 and &3) for the output type (identified by &4). This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The output medium settings in the configuration for the wholesaler may not be consistent with the expected settings for the specific condition.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the wholesaler or the related conditions may not be correctly maintained.
  Output Type Settings: The output type settings may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in SAP (Transaction code: NACE).
  Check the settings for the output type related to the wholesaler and ensure that the output medium is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the wholesaler to ensure that the output medium is correctly set.
  Check the condition records associated with the wholesaler to ensure they are consistent with the output medium settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Type Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the output type settings to ensure that they align with the requirements for the wholesaler and the conditions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the output is generated correctly without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Determination
  VV31 - Create Condition Records for Output
  VV32 - Change Condition Records for Output
  VV33 - Display Condition Records for Output
  
  
  
  Output Types: Familiarize yourself with the different output types used in your organization and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to output determination and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /BEV4/PLPEND104.