How To Fix VL713 - Select output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Select output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL713 - Select output ?

  The SAP error message VL713 ("Select output") typically occurs in the context of output determination in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when trying to process or print documents such as delivery notes, invoices, or other output types.
  Cause:
  The error message VL713 usually indicates that the system could not find a suitable output type for the document you are trying to process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined in the system.
  Condition Records Missing: There may be no condition records for the output type in the relevant output determination procedure.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the document type or may not be configured properly.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL713 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant application (e.g., V1 for delivery).
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 (for creating) or VV32 (for changing) to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  If no records exist, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type.
  Check if the procedure is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document (e.g., delivery) is in a status that allows for output processing. For example, it should not be in a canceled or blocked status.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the output type. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV31, VV32: Maintain Output Condition Records
  VL01N, VL02N: Create/Change Deliveries
  VL03N: Display Deliveries
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to output determination and the VL713 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL713 error in SAP.