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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_MASK_DATA008 - Output file not generated; see long text ?

  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 ensure that all settings are correct.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction and generate output files.
  Verify File Path: Check the file path specified for the output file. Ensure that it is correct and that the system has the necessary permissions to write to that location.
  Check Spool Requests: If the output is supposed to be generated as a spool request, check the spool request status in transaction SP01. Look for any errors or issues that may have occurred during spool processing.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, try generating the output file with a smaller set of data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-related.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SLG1 (for logs), and SP01 (for spool requests).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.