How To Fix VK604 - This output has not been defined for medium &1 and partner function &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 604

• Message text: This output has not been defined for medium &1 and partner function &2

What causes this issue?

The current output type has not been assigned the partner function &v2&
for the medium &v1&.

System Response

The output type cannot be used with this combination of transmission
medium and partner function.

How to fix this error?

Enter the required combination in Customizing for the output type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK604 - This output has not been defined for medium &1 and partner function &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK604 indicates that there is an issue with the output determination process in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a defined output type for the specified medium and partner function.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type you are trying to use has not been configured for the specified medium (e.g., print, email) and partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party).
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function specified in the document may not be correctly set up or may not have an associated output type.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records defined for the output type in the relevant configuration settings.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be linked to the output type in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK604 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Check the output types defined for the specific application (e.g., Sales Order, Delivery).
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is defined for the specified medium and partner function.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type for Medium and Partner Function:
  
  In the output type configuration, ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct medium (e.g., print, fax, email) and partner function.
  If it is missing, you can create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (or VV32 to change) to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records are created for the relevant sales document type, customer, and output type.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner functions used in the document are correctly set up and that they correspond to the output type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31: Create Output Condition Records
  VV32: Change Output Condition Records
  VV11: Create Output Condition Records for Sales Documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration in the Sales and Distribution module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination and the VK604 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VK604 error in your SAP system.