How To Fix VE517 - Teletex number could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Teletex number could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE517 - Teletex number could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message VE517, which states "Teletex number could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with output determination for documents like sales orders, delivery notes, or invoices. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Teletex number for the customer or the relevant output type.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Teletex Number: The customer master record may not have a Teletex number assigned. This is often the primary cause of the error.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type configuration may not be set up correctly to determine the Teletex number.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Output Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records for the output type that is being used.
  Partner Function: The partner function that is supposed to have the Teletex number may not be correctly defined or may be