How To Fix RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX012 - Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX - Output of validated and signed SD documents

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX012 - Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX012 indicates that there is an issue with printing a billing document due to the unreadability of the material history. This error typically arises in the context of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when attempting to print billing documents, such as invoices or credit memos.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Material History Issues: The error suggests that the system is unable to access or read the history of the material associated with the billing document. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete data in the material master record.
  Issues with the material document or accounting document history.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material history.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the output determination settings for billing documents.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data for the material in question is complete and accurate. Ensure that all necessary