How To Fix ME257 - Messages outputted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Messages outputted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME257 - Messages outputted ?

  The SAP error message ME257 typically relates to issues with the output of messages in the purchasing module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders. This error can occur for various reasons, often linked to configuration or data issues in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the purchase order may not be correctly configured. This includes settings for the message determination procedure.
  Message Determination: The system may not be able to determine the appropriate output message for the purchase order due to missing or incorrect settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the vendor master data or purchasing info records that prevent the output from being generated.
  Output Condition Records: Missing or incorrect condition records for the output type can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the output.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE and check the configuration for the output type related to purchase orders (e.g., NEU for standard purchase orders).
  Ensure that the message determination procedure is correctly assigned and that the output type is active.
  
  
  
  Review Message Determination:
  
  Ensure that the message determination procedure is correctly set up for the purchasing document type.
  Check if the necessary conditions for the output type are met.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data and purchasing info records to ensure they are correctly maintained and that the necessary output settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code MN21 to check if the condition records for the output type exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  MN21: Maintain Output Condition Records
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check the output settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ME257 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination in purchasing.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.