How To Fix ME224 - Messages saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Messages saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME224 - Messages saved ?

  The SAP error message ME224 ("Messages saved") typically indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of messages in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or requisitions. This message is often associated with the message output configuration in SAP, which is used to manage how messages (like order confirmations, purchase order outputs, etc.) are generated and sent.
  Cause:
  
  Message Configuration: The message output type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings for the output type, message determination procedure, or conditions.
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Message Condition Records: There may be missing condition records for the output type, which are necessary for the system to determine when and how to generate the message.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process or view the messages.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the communication method (e.g., email, print) or issues with the spool request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MN21 to check if the condition records for the output type are maintained.
  If not, create or update the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process messages. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  If the message is supposed to be printed or sent via email, check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the output.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the message output process to identify any technical issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring message outputs and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  MN21: Maintain Message Condition Records
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order (to check the output settings directly on the document)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message output processing.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the ME224 error message in SAP.