How To Fix SI_OUTPUT014 - Item messages are not supported by SAP S/4HANA-based output management.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI_OUTPUT - Messages for Schedule Supplier Invoice Output

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Item messages are not supported by SAP S/4HANA-based output management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI_OUTPUT014 - Item messages are not supported by SAP S/4HANA-based output management. ?

  The SAP error message SI_OUTPUT014 indicates that item messages are not supported in the context of SAP S/4HANA-based output management. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use item-level output messages in a scenario where only header-level messages are supported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Management Configuration: In SAP S/4HANA, the output management framework has been redesigned, and it primarily supports header-level output messages. If your configuration or custom development attempts to use item-level messages, this will trigger the error.
  Document Type: Certain document types or output types may not support item-level messages, leading to this error when trying to process them.
  Legacy Code: If you are migrating from an older version of SAP (like ECC) to S/4HANA, there may be legacy code or configurations that are not compatible with the new output management framework.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Output Configuration: Check the output configuration in the SPRO transaction (Customizing) under the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and