How To Fix ME256 - All messages for purchasing document & already outputted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: All messages for purchasing document & already outputted

What causes this issue?

The messages for the purchasing document entered have already been
outputted.

How to fix this error?

Enter "1" (processing successful) in the field "Processing time spot"
if you want to display the messages for this document that have already
been outputted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME256 - All messages for purchasing document & already outputted ?

  The SAP error message ME256 indicates that all messages for a purchasing document have already been outputted. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions when you attempt to reprocess or resend output messages (like print, email, etc.) that have already been sent.
  Cause:
  
  Output Already Processed: The primary cause of this error is that the output for the purchasing document has already been generated and processed. This means that the system recognizes that there are no new outputs to generate.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for reprocessing once it has been executed.
  Document Status: The status of the purchasing document may indicate that it has already been finalized or completed, preventing further output.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Status: Verify the output status of the purchasing document. You can do this by navigating to the output determination screen for the document and checking if the output has indeed been processed.
  Reprocess Output: If you need to resend the output, you may need to delete the existing output record and then re-trigger the output process. This can usually be done through the output determination settings.
  Change Output Type Settings: If the output type is configured to prevent reprocessing, you may need to adjust the settings in the output type configuration (transaction NACE) to allow for reprocessing if that is appropriate for your business process.
  Create a New Output: If the document needs to be sent again, consider creating a new output record instead of trying to resend the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to output types and purchasing documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to check the output status.
  Output Determination: The output determination process can be configured in transaction NACE, where you can manage output types for purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to output processing for purchasing documents.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.