How To Fix VB627 - No output was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 627

• Message text: No output was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB627 - No output was selected ?

  The SAP error message VB627: No output was selected typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to process output documents, such as invoices, delivery notes, or order confirmations. This error indicates that the system could not find any output types that were selected for processing.
  Causes of VB627 Error
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined in the system.
  Output Condition Records Missing: There may be no condition records for the output type in the relevant configuration.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly set up or assigned to the document type.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for output processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the output.
  Output Medium: The output medium (e.g., print, email) may not be configured correctly.
  
  Solutions to VB627 Error
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VV31 (for sales documents) or VV32 (for delivery documents) to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  If not, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type in the configuration.
  Check the settings in transaction NACE for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Delivery).
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document (e.g., sales order, delivery) is in a status that allows for output processing. For example, a sales order must be fully processed or released.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing. Check with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Output Medium Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output medium (e.g., print, email) is correctly configured in the output type settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31/VV32: Maintain Output Condition Records
  V.2: Change Output for Sales Documents
  V.3: Display Output for Sales Documents
  
  
  
  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 output processing.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.