How To Fix VN010 - Output & for partner & has already been processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Output & for partner & has already been processed

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a successfully processed output.
You can only delete successfully processed output using reorganization
programs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN010 - Output & for partner & has already been processed ?

  The SAP error message:
  VN010: Output & for partner & has already been processed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs when you try to process or reprocess an output (such as a purchase order output, invoice output, or delivery note output) for a partner, but the system detects that this output has already been processed (sent or printed) for the same partner. Essentially, SAP prevents duplicate processing of the same output type for the same partner to avoid redundant or duplicate communications.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you attempt to manually reprocess or resend an output that has already been successfully processed.
  When the output determination procedure tries to trigger an output that was already processed.
  When the output status in the document indicates that the output has been sent or processed.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Output Status:
  
  Go to the document (e.g., Purchase Order, Invoice).
  Check the output status in the output tab (e.g., in ME23N for PO, VF03 for invoice).
  Confirm if the output has already been processed.
  
  
  
  If you want to resend the output:
  
  You can reset the output status to "Not processed" or "To be processed" to allow reprocessing.
  This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction ME9F (for Purchase Orders) or the relevant output processing transaction.
  Select the output and reset the status.
  
  
  Alternatively, delete the existing output record and recreate it if business process allows.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify if the output determination procedure is correctly configured to avoid duplicate outputs.
  Adjust the condition records or output types if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use the "Reprocess Output" function:
  
  Some documents allow you to reprocess output without changing the status manually.
  Use the standard SAP functionality to resend outputs.
  
  
  
  Check Partner and Output Type:
  
  Ensure that the output is intended for the correct partner and output type.
  Sometimes, the system may block output if the same output type is triggered multiple times for the same partner.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: VN (Vendor)
  This message is common in MM (Materials Management) module, especially in Purchase Order output processing.
  The system uses output statuses to track whether an output has been processed, printed, or sent.
  Output statuses can be viewed and changed in the document output screen.
  Be cautious when resetting output statuses to avoid sending duplicate documents to vendors or partners.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output for the partner has already been processed; system prevents duplicate processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Check output status; reset or reprocess output if needed; verify output determination.
  
  
  Transaction
  ME9F (PO output), VF31 (Invoice output), or document output tab for status management.
  
  
  Notes
  Avoid duplicate outputs; ensure correct output type and partner configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific document type or module, I can give more tailored instructions.