How To Fix ID_WT020 - Enter a valid output group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid output group

What causes this issue?

There is no output group of this description for the process type that
you have entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT020 - Enter a valid output group ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT020 "Enter a valid output group" typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, delivery documents, or other output-related processes. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid output group to be specified, but the input provided is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Group: The output group field is left blank when it is required.
  Invalid Output Group: The output group entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The output determination procedure may not be set up properly, leading to the system not recognizing the output group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified output group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you have entered a valid output group in the relevant field. If you are unsure of the valid output groups, you can check the configuration or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Output Control > Output Determination > Maintain Output Types).
  Verify that the output type and output group are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Check if the condition records for the output type are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output group. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the output determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to output groups or output determination.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.