How To Fix FIN_EDI004 - Output determination finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_EDI - Messages for the EDI interface in FIN

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Output determination finished

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_EDI004 - Output determination finished ?

  The SAP error message FIN_EDI004: Output determination finished typically indicates that the output determination process for a document (such as an invoice or a purchase order) has been completed, but it may not have produced the expected output (like an EDI message or printout). This message is often seen in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or output management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Not Configured: The output type for the document may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Condition Records Missing: There may be no condition records for the output type, meaning that the system does not know when or how to generate the output.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be set up correctly for the document type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output generation.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the output.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., FIN for financial documents).
  Ensure that the output type is defined and linked to the correct application.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (for invoices) or VV32 (for purchase orders) to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  If they are missing, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type in the configuration.
  Check if the procedure is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for output generation. For example, an invoice must be posted before an output can be generated.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output determination process.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify any underlying issues in the logic or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31/VV32: Maintain Condition Records for Output Types
  SPRO: Access to the configuration menu for output determination settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and EDI settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the FIN_EDI004 message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FIN_EDI004 message and implement the necessary solutions to resolve the issue.