How To Fix VF546 - Output determination failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Output determination failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF546 - Output determination failed. ?

  The SAP error message VF546 ("Output determination failed") typically occurs during the billing process when the system is unable to determine the appropriate output type for a billing document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of VF546
  
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant access sequence. If the system cannot find any valid condition records, it will fail to determine the output.
  
  
  Access Sequence: The access sequence assigned to the output type may not be correctly set up or may not include the necessary fields to find the condition records.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type of the billing document may not be linked to the output type in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing customer data or incorrect settings in the customer master record that affect output determination.
  
  
  Output Device: The output device may not be configured correctly, or there may be issues with the printer settings.
  
  
  Solutions to VF546
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for billing documents.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (for creating) or VV32 (for changing) to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist for the relevant access sequence.
  
  
  
  Review Access Sequence:
  
  Check the access sequence assigned to the output type in the output determination procedure.
  Ensure that the access sequence includes the necessary fields to find the condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the billing document type is correctly linked to the output type in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the customer master data to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct.
  Check if the customer has the correct output settings in their master record.
  
  
  
  Output Device Configuration:
  
  Verify the output device settings in transaction code SPAD to ensure that the printer or output device is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31, VV32: Maintain Condition Records
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to output determination and billing processes for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VF546 error message in SAP.