How To Fix ME471 - Values are outputted in &

ME471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Values are outputted in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME471 - Values are outputted in & ?

  The SAP error message ME471, which states "Values are outputted in &," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the output of certain values, often related to the configuration of output types or the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be correctly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the output determination procedure.
  Missing Data: Required data for the output (like conditions, texts, or other relevant fields) may be missing or incorrectly filled in the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the output.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system, such as a bug or a problem with the underlying data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output