How To Fix VN004 - Enter the number of output to be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter the number of output to be printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN004 - Enter the number of output to be printed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN004 - Enter the number of output to be printed
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when the system requires the user to specify the number of output copies to be printed, but the input field for the number of outputs is either left blank or not entered correctly during the output processing (e.g., printing purchase orders, invoices, or other documents).
  In SAP, when you trigger output (like printing a document), the system often asks how many copies you want to print. If this number is missing or zero, the system throws the VN004 message prompting you to enter a valid number.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During output processing of purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Invoices).
  When printing or reprinting documents via transaction codes like ME9F, ME9K, or similar output-related transactions.
  When the output device or print parameters require confirmation of the number of copies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the number of copies:
  
  When prompted by the message VN004, enter the number of output copies you want to print (usually 1 or more).
  
  
  Check default settings:  
  
  Verify if the default number of copies is maintained in the output determination procedure or in the print parameters.
  Sometimes, the default number of copies is not set or is zero, causing the prompt.
  
  
  
  Check user parameters or print settings:  
  
  Go to the print dialog screen and ensure the number of copies field is filled.
  If you are using a custom program or user exit, check if the number of copies is passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Review output device settings:  
  
  Sometimes, the output device or spool settings might require confirmation of the number of copies.
  Check the output device configuration in SPAD.
  
  
  
  Automation:  
  
  If you want to avoid the prompt, you can set the number of copies in the output control or in the print program logic so that the system does not ask for it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: ME9F (Message Output: Purchase Orders), ME9K (Message Output: Scheduling Agreements), SPAD (Output Device Management).
  Output determination: The number of copies can be influenced by the output type configuration in NACE (Output Types).
  User exit or BADIs: Custom logic might affect the number of copies or output parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to output printing issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Number of output copies not entered or zero.
  Solution: Enter a valid number of copies when prompted or set a default number in output configuration.
  Check: Output determination, print parameters, output device settings.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code or document type), I can help with more specific steps.