How To Fix IDFI031 - Output error: & context is not active

IDFI031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Output error: & context is not active

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IDFI031 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFI031, which states "Output error: & context is not active," typically occurs in the context of output processing, particularly when dealing with output types in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an output request for a context that is not currently active or valid.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Output Context: The output context that the system is trying to use for generating the output is not active. This can happen if the output type is not properly configured or if the relevant document or transaction does not have an active output context.
  Missing Configuration: The output type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the inability to generate the output.
  Document Status: The document or transaction for which the output is being generated may not be in a status that allows for output processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations