How To Fix SDX302 - Output file not allowed; IDocs are written to the database

SDX302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Output file not allowed; IDocs are written to the database

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SDX302 - Details

• The SAP error message SDX302 indicates that the output file is not allowed, and as a result, IDocs (Intermediate Documents) are being written to the database instead. This typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing, particularly when dealing with output processing in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Configuration: The output type configuration may not allow for the generation of output files. This can happen if the output type is set to only allow database storage or if the output medium is incorrectly configured.
  Partner Profile Settings: The partner profile for the receiving system may not be set up to accept file outputs. It may be configured to only accept IDocs in the database.
  Output Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records for the output type, which can lead to the system defaulting to database storage.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings for the IDoc processing may not be correctly