How To Fix ME169 - Schedule lines not yet transmitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Schedule lines not yet transmitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME169 - Schedule lines not yet transmitted ?

  The SAP error message ME169, which states "Schedule lines not yet transmitted," typically occurs in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and scheduling agreements. This error indicates that the schedule lines for a purchase order or scheduling agreement have not been transmitted to the vendor or have not been processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Transmission: The schedule lines may not have been transmitted to the vendor due to network issues or system errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system settings related to message types or output determination.
  Missing Output Conditions: The output type for the purchase order or scheduling agreement may not be set up correctly, leading to the failure in generating the necessary output.
  Status of the Document: The purchase order or scheduling agreement may be in a status that does not allow for transmission (e.g., not released).
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to transmit the schedule lines.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the output type for the purchase order or scheduling agreement is correctly configured and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Review Message Status:
  
  Use transaction code ME9F to check the output messages for the purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Ensure that the messages are generated and have the correct status (e.g., "processed").
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Output:
  
  If the output was not transmitted, you can manually trigger the output using transaction code ME9F or ME22N (for changing the purchase order) to reprocess the output.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order or scheduling agreement is in a status that allows for transmission. If it is not released, you may need to release it first.
  
  
  
  Network and System Checks:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the transmission of data to the vendor.
  Check for any system errors or logs that may indicate issues with the output processing.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the output transmission. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME9F: Output from Purchasing Documents
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on output determination and message processing in the MM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME169 error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it.