How To Fix FI_MASK_DATA008 - Output file not generated; see long text

FI_MASK_DATA008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_MASK_DATA - Mask personal data

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Output file not generated; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to generate an output file that contains personal data related
to blocked customers or vendors.

System Response

Generation of the output file has been disabled to protect personal
data.

How to fix this error?

Special authorization is needed to generate an output file containing
blocked customers or vendors.
Only selected business users can be provided with such authorization.
Contact your system administrator for more information.

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.

FI_MASK_DATA008 - Details

• The SAP error message "FI_MASK_DATA008 Output file not generated; see long text" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting processes, particularly when generating output files for financial data. This error indicates that the system was unable to create the expected output file, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The output determination settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the failure in generating the output file.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the output file.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the output file may be incorrect or inaccessible, leading to a failure in file creation.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the application server or issues with the spool request.
  Missing Data: Required data for generating the output file may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the output determination configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) to