How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC021 - No vendor is able to output in this program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No vendor is able to output in this program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC021 - No vendor is able to output in this program ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC021 No vendor is able to output in this program typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to process a document (like a purchase order or invoice) that requires output (such as printing or emailing) but there are no valid vendor output settings configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Configuration: The vendor does not have any output types configured in the system. This means that the system does not know how to handle the output for that specific vendor.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not have the necessary output settings or may be incomplete.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type that is supposed to be used for the vendor is not assigned or is inactive.
  Program-Specific Issues: The program being executed may not be set up to handle outputs for the specific vendor or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Ensure that the output types are correctly configured under the "Output" tab.
  
  
  
  Configure Output Types:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to access the output types configuration.
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Purchasing) and check if the output type is defined and active.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the vendor and that the necessary conditions are met for it to trigger.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Determination:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly set up for the vendor. This includes checking the condition records for the output type.
  Use transaction code MN04 to maintain condition records for the output type.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Output Types:
  
  Sometimes, output types may be inactive. Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is active.
  
  
  
  Review Program Settings:
  
  If the error is specific to a certain program, check if there are any specific settings or configurations required for that program to handle vendor outputs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  MN04: Maintain Output Condition Records
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and vendor master data.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the vendor outputs are correctly configured in your SAP system.