How To Fix F2640 - Output type 3 is not defined without teletex number

F2640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Output type 3 is not defined without teletex number

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F2640 - Details

• The SAP error message F2640, which states "Output type 3 is not defined without teletex number," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with output types for invoices, payment advices, or other financial documents. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an output type that has not been properly configured or defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type (in this case, "3") is not defined in the system for the specific document type or transaction.
  Teletex Number Requirement: The output type may require a teletex number, which is not provided or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate output type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Check