How To Fix VL888 - Output could not be determined

VL888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Output could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL888 - Output could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message VL888 ("Output could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of delivery processing when the system is unable to find a suitable output type for the delivery document. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  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 output determination procedure.
  
  
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure assigned to the delivery type may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary output types.
  
  
  Document Status: The delivery document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing (e.g., it may not be fully processed or may be in a blocked status).
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may