How To Fix FARP_BLNC_CNFRM021 - Print bundling not possible if output type dispatch time is (Immediately)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_BLNC_CNFRM - Balance Confirmation new OM

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Print bundling not possible if output type dispatch time is (Immediately)

What causes this issue?

Output parameter determination for balance confirmation has at least one
determination step for output type using dispatch time 1 (Immediately).
Dispatch time 1 (Immediately) does not support print bundling.

System Response

The balance confirmation job cannot be scheduled.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use print bundling, change the dispatch time for balance
confirmation letters to 2 (Scheduled) in the Output Parameter
Determination app.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM021 - Print bundling not possible if output type dispatch time is (Immediately) ?

  The SAP error message FARP_BLNC_CNFRM021 indicates that print bundling is not possible when the output type's dispatch time is set to "Immediately." This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or document processing where print outputs are managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to bundle print outputs for documents that are set to be dispatched immediately. Print bundling is a process that groups multiple print jobs together to optimize printing efficiency, but it cannot be performed if the output is required immediately. 
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change Dispatch Time:
  
  If bundling is necessary, change the dispatch time of the output type from "Immediately" to a later time (e.g., "Collective" or "Scheduled"). This allows the system to bundle the print jobs together.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Type Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for customizing). Ensure that the settings for print bundling are correctly configured and that the dispatch time aligns with your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Processing Logic:
  
  If the immediate dispatch is required for certain documents, consider whether print bundling is necessary for those specific cases. You may need to implement logic to handle immediate dispatch separately from those that can be bundled.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If your organization has custom logic implemented via user exits or BAdIs, check if there are any conditions that might be affecting the output type settings or dispatch times.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to output management and print bundling for any additional insights or updates that may affect your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Print Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's print management concepts, including output types, dispatch times, and print forms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and configure your output types to meet your business requirements effectively.