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 views (e.g., Sales, Accounting) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Material Document History:
  
  Check if the material document history is intact. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) to see if there are any missing documents related to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Review the output determination settings for billing documents. Ensure that the output type is correctly configured and that the necessary conditions are met for the output to be generated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to print the billing document has the necessary authorizations to access the material history. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  If there are indications of data corruption, consider running database consistency checks or consulting with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  Output Types: Understand the output types used in billing documents and how they are configured in the system.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations related to Sales and Distribution processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX012.