How To Fix FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT015 - Error in output management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT - Message for processing of Payment Advices

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error in output management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT015 - Error in output management ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FO_PAYM_OUTPUT015 typically indicates an issue with output management in the context of financial operations, particularly related to payment processing. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the output determination process.
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for payment documents may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor or customer information) may be incomplete or missing.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records defined for the output type in the output determination procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print program or form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE and check the configuration for the output type related to payment processing (e.g., payment advice).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the relevant application area (e.g., FIN for financial).
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  In transaction NACE, check if condition records exist for the output type. If not, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data (vendors, customers, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payment has the necessary authorizations to generate outputs.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly set up and that the relevant output types are included.
  
  
  
  Check Technical Settings:
  
  If the output is supposed to be printed or sent via email, check the settings for the print program and the form (SmartForms or SAPscript) associated with the output type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check if the output was generated but failed to print)
  SE78: SAP Archive Link (for checking forms)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific output type or error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and configuration.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.