How To Fix VLA031 - No group output selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLA - General Output Class for Delivery

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No group output selected

What causes this issue?

You have not chosen a group output for processing.

How to fix this error?

You can choose the group output that you defined for this output using
<LS>Settings -> Output selection</>.
You can also choose from the output types defined for processing listed
in the previous selection screen under the heading 'output proposal'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLA031 - No group output selected ?

  The SAP error message VLA031: No group output selected typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with output determination for sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents. This error indicates that the system could not find any output types that meet the criteria for the document in question.
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings in the output determination procedure, access sequences, and condition records.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure assigned to the document type may not include the required output type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing (e.g., not fully processed or saved).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the output.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Determination) and check the configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Delivery).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction NACE to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  If not, create the necessary condition records using the appropriate transaction (e.g., VV11 for sales orders).
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure assigned to the document type includes the output type you are trying to use.
  Check the access sequence associated with the output type to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document to ensure it is eligible for output processing. For example, ensure that the sales order is fully saved and not in a draft state.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process outputs. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Determination
  VV11: Create Condition Records for Sales Output
  VV12: Change Condition Records for Sales Output
  VV13: Display Condition Records for Sales Output
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output determination and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to output determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VLA031 error message in SAP.