How To Fix VF116 - No output was found for printing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No output was found for printing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF116 - No output was found for printing. ?

  The SAP error message VF116: No output was found for printing typically occurs when you attempt to print a document (like an invoice or delivery note) in SAP, but the system cannot find any output records associated with that document. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error.
  Causes:
  
  No Output Type Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined in the output determination procedure.
  Output Condition Records Missing: There may be no condition records for the output type in the relevant configuration.
  Output Not Triggered: The output may not have been triggered during the document creation or processing.
  Incorrect Output Settings: The output settings in the document may not be configured correctly.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., billing, delivery).
  Ensure that the output type is defined and that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If condition records for the output type are missing, create them using transaction code VV21 (for billing) or VV22 (for delivery).
  Ensure that the necessary conditions (like customer, sales organization, etc.) are met.
  
  
  
  Trigger Output Manually:
  
  If the output was not triggered automatically, you can try to trigger it manually using transaction code VF02 (for billing) or VL02N (for delivery).
  Navigate to the output section and check if you can create or process the output.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for output processing. For example, a billing document must be in a "completed" status.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the output. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured and available. You can check this in transaction code SPAD.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV21/VV22: Create Condition Records for Output Types
  VF02/VL02N: Change Billing Document/Delivery
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VF116 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.