How To Fix ME245 - For output sequence, please enter each number once only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 245

• Message text: For output sequence, please enter each number once only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME245 - For output sequence, please enter each number once only ?

  The SAP error message ME245 ("For output sequence, please enter each number once only") typically occurs in the context of output determination in purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is a problem with the output sequence numbers that have been assigned to the output types in the document.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Duplicate Output Sequence Numbers: The output sequence numbers assigned to the output types are not unique. Each output type should have a distinct sequence number.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output determination procedure may be incorrectly configured, leading to conflicts in the sequence numbers.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the output sequence numbers are being entered manually, there may be a mistake in the input, such as entering the same number for different output types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME245 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Types:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Messages > Output Control > Define Message Types.
  Review the output types assigned to the document and ensure that each output type has a unique sequence number.
  
  
  
  Review Output Sequence:
  
  In the output determination procedure, check the sequence numbers assigned to each output type.
  Ensure that no two output types share the same sequence number.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to ensure that the output types are set up correctly with unique sequence numbers.
  If you are using a custom output determination procedure, ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the output determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or NACE (Output Control) to manage output types and sequences.
  Output Determination: Understanding how output determination works in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of message types, output conditions, and output sequences.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination and the ME245 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME245 error and ensure that your output determination process functions correctly.