How To Fix LF_SER016 - No messages were found for the delivery; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF_SER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No messages were found for the delivery; check Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF_SER016 - No messages were found for the delivery; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message LF_SER016 ("No messages were found for the delivery; check Customizing") typically occurs in the context of delivery processing, particularly when trying to send messages related to deliveries (like shipping notifications, invoices, etc.) and the system cannot find any configured message types for the delivery.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Message Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there are no message types configured for the delivery in the system. This can happen if the necessary message types have not been set up in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Message Condition: The conditions under which messages are triggered may not be met, leading to the absence of messages for the delivery.
  
  
  Delivery Document Type: The delivery document type may not be linked to any message type in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Message Output Determination: The output determination procedure may not be correctly set up for the delivery type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LF_SER016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Message Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Output Control > Message Types.
  Ensure that the relevant message types for deliveries are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  In the same customizing path, check the output determination procedure for the delivery type you are working with.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the delivery document type and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Review Message Conditions:
  
  Check if there are any specific conditions that need to be fulfilled for the message to be generated. This can include checking the status of the delivery or ensuring that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Test Message Output:
  
  After making any changes, test the message output again by trying to send the message for the delivery. You can do this through the transaction VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) and then using the output function.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output determination and message processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery.
  NACE: Output Types configuration (for older versions of SAP).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and message determination.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to message output for deliveries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LF_SER016 error in your SAP system.