How To Fix VE558 - Manual output / Output not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Manual output / Output not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE558 - Manual output / Output not found ?

  The SAP error message VE558, which states "Manual output / Output not found," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, deliveries, or invoices. This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable output type for the document in question, which is necessary for generating output (like print, email, etc.).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type required for the document may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Output Condition Records: The condition records for the output type may not be maintained correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the output.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for output processing.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the document type or may not include the required output type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Shipping).
  Ensure that the output type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (for sales documents) or VV32 to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output type to be triggered.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the output determination procedure assigned to the document type in the configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify that the document is in a status that allows for output processing. For example, a sales order must be fully saved and not in a draft state.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output type. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output determination by trying to generate the output again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31, VV32: Maintain Output Condition Records
  VV11, VV12: Maintain Output Condition Records for other document types
  SU53: Check Authorization Issues
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination and the VE558 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VE558 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.