How To Fix MC087 - Output position not allowed; correct the position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Output position not allowed; correct the position

What causes this issue?

The output position of a field in the matchcode display has an invalid
value. You probably entered a line number greater than 3. The
output may have a maximum length of 3 lines, i.e. the line number
entered must be between 1 and 3.

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?

Correct your entry in field <LS>Ln (line number)</> of the matchcode ID
field maintenance screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC087 - Output position not allowed; correct the position ?

  The SAP error message MC087 "Output position not allowed; correct the position" typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with output determination for documents such as purchase orders, sales orders, or delivery notes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the output type configuration or the assignment of output types to the document.
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the output determination procedure, access sequences, and condition records.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being processed may not be allowed to use the specified output type. Each document type can have specific output types assigned to it.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no valid condition records for the output type in question, meaning that the system cannot determine how to process the output.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output for the specific document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant application area (e.g., purchasing, sales).
  Verify that the output determination procedure is correctly set up and that the access sequence is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., for purchase orders, check in SPRO under Materials Management > Purchasing > Messages > Output Control).
  Ensure that the output type is allowed for the specific document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MN21 or MN22 to check if there are valid condition records for the output type.
  If there are no records, create the necessary condition records to allow the output to be processed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  MN21 / MN22 - Maintain Condition Records
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MC087 error in SAP.