How To Fix FB551 - Only document ID 1 is supported; document & & &; no output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Only document ID 1 is supported; document & & &; no output

What causes this issue?

The document ID for document &V1& &V2& &V3& is not equal to 1.
An automatic correspondence for this document ID is not provided.

System Response

The correspondence request is not output.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether the document, for which the correspondence
request was carried out, corresponds to the configurations and
possibly other requirements of the correspondence. If the document
fulfills all criteria and the configuration is correct, please
contact your system supervisor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB551 - Only document ID 1 is supported; document & & &; no output ?

  The SAP error message FB551 "Only document ID 1 is supported; document & & &; no output" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document output in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a document that is not supported for output generation.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not be configured to allow output generation. This is common with certain document types that are not intended for output.
  Output Configuration: The output configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document ID: The error specifically mentions "document ID 1," which suggests that the system is expecting a specific document ID format or type that is not being met by the current document.
  Missing Output Determination: There may be no output determination procedure defined for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type being processed. Ensure that it is one that is allowed to generate output.
  Output Configuration: Review the output configuration settings for the document type in transaction code NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for configuration). Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the document type.
  Document ID Validation: Ensure that the document ID being processed is valid and corresponds to the expected format. If necessary, check the document in the database to confirm its status.
  Output Determination Procedure: If applicable, check the output determination procedure for the document type to ensure that it is correctly set up to generate output.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document type and output configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), NACE (Output Types), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the document and generate output.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, test the output generation with a sample document to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.