How To Fix VINFO007 - Select a message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VINFO - Information Container

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Select a message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VINFO007 - Select a message ?

  The SAP error message VINFO007 ("Select a message") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with output messages. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a message from a list, but none has been selected or available.
  Cause:
  
  No Output Message Defined: The output type you are trying to process does not have any associated messages defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output determination procedure may not be correctly configured, leading to the absence of messages.
  Message Not Selected: The user may not have selected a message from the list of available messages.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the messages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in SPRO (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Output Control > Output Determination.
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is correctly configured and has the necessary conditions set up.
  
  
  
  Select a Message:
  
  If you are in a transaction where you need to select a message, ensure that you are selecting one from the list provided. If the list is empty, it indicates that no messages are available.
  
  
  
  Review Output Types:
  
  Check if the output type is assigned to the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, delivery, invoice).
  Ensure that the output type is active and has the correct access sequence.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and select output messages. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  You can test the output determination by creating a new sales document and checking if the output messages are generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (for configuration)
  NACE (for output types)
  VA01/VA02 (for sales order creation and modification)
  
  
  
  Output Types: Common output types in SD include order confirmations, invoices, delivery notes, etc.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP SD.