How To Fix BFIBL02700 - &1 was issued by output management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 700

• Message text: &1 was issued by output management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02700 - &1 was issued by output management ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02700 typically indicates an issue related to output management, specifically when the system is unable to process or send an output request for a document. The message usually includes a placeholder for the document number or identifier that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Output Configuration: The output type for the document may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Output Device: The output device specified may not be available or configured properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the output.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool request or communication with the output device.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BFIBL02700 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., billing, invoices).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the document.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD to ensure that the device is configured and available.
  Make sure that the output device is correctly assigned to the user or the document.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the output. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for output processing.
  
  
  
  Analyze Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check the spool requests related to the document. Look for any errors or issues in the spool processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE (Output Types), SPAD (Spool Administration), SP01 (Spool Request), SU53 (Authorization Check), SLG1 (Application Log).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on output management and troubleshooting output issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BFIBL02700 error in SAP.