How To Fix RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX022 - Print Character not assigned for billing document &1 (wait:&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Print Character not assigned for billing document &1 (wait:&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX022 - Print Character not assigned for billing document &1 (wait:&2) ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX022 indicates that there is an issue with the print character not being assigned for a billing document. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the appropriate print settings or configuration for the specified billing document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Character Assignment: The print character for the billing document type may not be assigned in the output determination settings.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the billing document may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Document Type Issues: The billing document type may not have the necessary output settings defined.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records for the output type in the output determination procedure.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (Output Determination).
  Select the application area (e.g., SD for Sales and Distribution).
  Check the output type associated with the billing document and ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Print Character:
  
  In the output type configuration, ensure that a print character is assigned to the output type for the billing document.
  You can do this by navigating to the output type settings and checking the "Print Character" field.
  
  
  
  Review Output Condition Records:
  
  Check if there are condition records for the output type. You can do this using transaction code VV31 (Create Output Condition Records) or VV32 (Change Output Condition Records).
  Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output type to trigger.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the billing document type has the correct output settings. You can check this in the configuration settings for billing documents.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify output settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output by creating or processing a billing document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Determination
  VV31/VV32: Create/Change Output Condition Records
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RDSV_OUTPUT_SD_XX022 and ensure that the billing document can be printed correctly.