How To Fix VE503 - No access sequence defined for output &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 503

• Message text: No access sequence defined for output &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE503 - No access sequence defined for output & ?

  The SAP error message VE503 ("No access sequence defined for output &") typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, delivery documents, or billing documents. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined access sequence for the specified output type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Access Sequence: The primary cause of this error is that there is no access sequence defined for the output type in the output determination procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the output determination procedure.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type may not be assigned to the relevant document type or may not be included in the output determination procedure.
  Custom Output Types: If you are using a custom output type, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VE503 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE.
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Sales, Shipping, Billing).
  Find the output type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that an access sequence is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Define Access Sequence:
  
  If no access sequence is defined, you need to create one.
  In the same NACE transaction, navigate to the "Access Sequences" section.
  Create a new access sequence or modify an existing one to include the necessary conditions for the output type.
  
  
  
  Assign Access Sequence to Output Type:
  
  After creating or modifying the access sequence, go back to the output type configuration.
  Assign the newly created or modified access sequence to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output type is included in the output determination procedure for the relevant document type.
  You can check this in the same NACE transaction under the "Output Determination Procedure" section.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV21, VV22, VV23: Create, Change, and Display Output Types for Sales Documents
  VV31, VV32, VV33: Create, Change, and Display Output Types for Billing Documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and access sequences.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to output types and access sequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VE503 error and ensure that the output determination process works correctly in your SAP system.