How To Fix /SPE/VL263 - No output found for billing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: No output found for billing document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL263 - No output found for billing document &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL263 No output found for billing document &1 typically occurs when the system is unable to find any output type associated with a billing document. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type for the billing document may not be configured in the system.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant output determination procedure.
  Incorrect Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure assigned to the billing document may not be set up correctly.
  Document Status: The billing document may not be in a status that allows for output processing (e.g., it may be in a draft status).
  Output Medium: The output medium (e.g., print, email) may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for billing documents.
  Ensure that the output type you expect is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (or VV32 for changes) to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist for the billing document.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the output determination procedure assigned to the billing document type.
  Ensure that the procedure is correctly configured to include the desired output types.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the billing document. If it is not fully processed or is in a draft state, it may not trigger output generation.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Medium:
  
  Ensure that the output medium is correctly set up in the output type configuration.
  Check if the output medium is appropriate for the document type (e.g., print, email).
  
  
  
  Test Output Generation:
  
  Use transaction code VF02 to display the billing document and try to manually trigger the output using the "Output" button to see if it generates any output.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31/VV32: Maintain Condition Records for Output Types
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.