How To Fix VN009 - Output & for partner & is ready to be issued again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Output & for partner & is ready to be issued again

What causes this issue?

You selected output &v1& for partner &v2&. It already exists as
unprocessed output.
The output has either been determined automatically, created manually
or has already been repeated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN009 - Output & for partner & is ready to be issued again ?

  The SAP error message VN009: "Output & for partner & is ready to be issued again" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) or Materials Management (MM) module, specifically related to output processing for vendor invoices or purchase orders.
  
  Meaning of the Message
  
  
  Message Text:
  
  Output & for partner & is ready to be issued again.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  This message indicates that the output (such as an invoice printout, email, or EDI message) for a particular partner (vendor or business partner) has already been processed once and is now flagged to be issued again. This usually happens when the output determination process detects that the output needs to be reissued, for example, due to a reprint request or a change in the document.
  
  
  
  Cause
  
  
  Reprint or Reissue Triggered:
  
  The output has been processed before, and the system is now set to issue it again. This can happen if a user or process has requested a reprint or reissue of the output.
  
  
  Output Status in the System:
  
  The output status for the partner is set to "ready to be issued again" (status indicating a reprint or resend).
  
  
  Output Determination Configuration:
  
  The output determination procedure may be configured to allow multiple outputs or reissues, and the system is informing you that the output is being reissued.
  
  
  Manual or Automatic Reprocessing:
  
  Sometimes, outputs are manually or automatically reprocessed due to errors, corrections, or updates in the document.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle
  
  
  Check Output Status:
  
  Use transaction NACE (Output Types) or the relevant output processing transaction (e.g., ME9F for purchase order outputs, VF31 for billing outputs) to check the status of the output.
  
  
  Confirm if Reissue is Intended:
  
  If the output is intentionally being reissued (e.g., reprint of invoice or purchase order), this message is informational and can be acknowledged.
  
  
  Cancel or Reset Output if Not Needed:
  
  If the reissue is not required, you can reset or delete the output request to prevent it from being issued again.
  
  
  Review Partner and Output Settings:
  
  Verify the output determination procedure and partner functions to ensure outputs are triggered correctly.
  
  
  Check for Errors in Output Processing:
  
  Sometimes outputs are reissued due to errors in the first attempt. Check the spool requests, output logs, or error messages related to the output.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  NACE: Output determination configuration.
  ME9F: Message output for purchase orders.
  VF31: Output processing for billing documents.
  VL71: Output processing for delivery documents.
  SP01: Spool request monitoring.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  NAST: Message status table, stores output messages and their statuses.
  T685: Output types.
  T685T: Output type texts.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP OSS Notes related to output reprocessing or message VN009.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on output determination and message processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output for a partner has already been issued and is flagged to be issued again (reprint).
  
  
  Effect
  System informs that output is ready to be reissued.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify if reissue is intended; if yes, proceed. If not, reset or delete output request.
  
  
  Tools
  NACE, ME9F, VF31, NAST table, SP01 spool monitoring.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to check or reset the output in your SAP system.