Message type: E = Error
Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis
Message number: 521
Message text: Output exists already but is not activated
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VE521
- Output exists already but is not activated ?The SAP error message VE521, which states "Output exists already but is not activated," 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 there is an output record that has been created but has not yet been activated, which prevents the system from processing the output as expected.
Cause: Existing Output Record: An output record for the document already exists in the system, but it has not been activated. This can happen if the output was generated but not processed correctly. Output Condition: The output condition records may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in output determination. Incomplete Processing: The output may have been created in a previous step but not finalized or activated due to an error or oversight. User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the output.
Solution: Check Output Records:
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