How To Fix VN017 - Enter output type

VN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter output type

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VN017 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VN017 - Enter output type
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN017 occurs when the system expects an output type to be entered for a vendor master record or during a related transaction (such as purchasing documents or vendor communication), but no output type has been specified. Output types define the form or medium (e.g., print, email, EDI) through which information is sent to the vendor.
  This message typically appears in scenarios like:
  
  Creating or changing vendor master data where output determination is required.
  Processing purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders) where output determination is active.
  When the system is configured to require an output type but none is entered or determined automatically.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Output Type: It is a key element in SAP's output determination process. It controls how and in what format the system sends documents or messages to vendors.
  The system expects an output type to be entered or determined to proceed with the document processing or vendor