How To Fix EI324 - Output &1 of document &2 has been processed in the meantime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Output &1 of document &2 has been processed in the meantime

What causes this issue?

You attempted to output message <ZH>&V1&</> of document <ZH>&V2&</>,
but this output has been processed by another application in the
meantime.

System Response

If you execute the message output in the foreground, the system cancels
the edit process. If you start the message output in the background,
the edit process of the current output is cancelled, but other, future
outputs are processed normally.

How to fix this error?

Check the processing status of output &V1& in the output data of
document &V2&. Reissue the output if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI324 - Output &1 of document &2 has been processed in the meantime ?

  The SAP error message EI324, which states "Output &1 of document &2 has been processed in the meantime," typically occurs in the context of output processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with documents such as invoices, purchase orders, or delivery notes. This error indicates that the output you are trying to process has already been handled or processed by another user or system action.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The output document you are trying to process is already being processed by another user or job. This can happen in environments where multiple users are working on the same document simultaneously.
  Status Change: The status of the document may have changed after you retrieved it for processing, leading to a conflict.
  Output Control Settings: There may be specific settings in the output control that prevent reprocessing of the output once it has been marked as processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document in question. If it has already been processed, you may need to check the output logs or the document history to understand what has happened.
  Refresh the Output List: If you are working in a session where the output list is displayed, try refreshing the list to see if the document status has changed.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the document, you may need to wait until they complete their action before attempting to process the output again.
  Review Output Control Settings: Check the output control settings for the document type to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the output from being processed again.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are in a collaborative environment, check with your colleagues to see if someone else is working on the same document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like NACE (for output determination) or SP01 (for spool requests) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output processing and handling to understand the workflow and any potential pitfalls.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.