How To Fix VN023 - Repetition is not defined for output &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Repetition is not defined for output &

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, repetition has not been defined for output type &v1&.

System Response

Repetition is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN023 - Repetition is not defined for output & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN023 - Repetition is not defined for output &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or print an output type that is configured to allow repetitions (multiple outputs of the same type), but the repetition number or sequence is not defined or maintained in the output determination procedure.
  In other words, the output type in the purchasing document or vendor master is set up to allow multiple outputs (repetitions), but the system cannot find the corresponding repetition number or the configuration for handling repetitions is missing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During output determination for purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Contracts).
  When the output type is configured with the "Repetition allowed" flag, but the repetition number is not maintained or the system cannot find the repetition sequence.
  When trying to reprint or resend an output and the system expects a repetition number but it is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
  Select the application (e.g., EF for Purchase Orders).
  Check the output type in question.
  Verify if the "Repetition allowed" flag is set.
  If repetition is not needed, consider unchecking this flag.
  
  
  
  Maintain Repetition Number:
  
  If repetition is allowed, ensure that the repetition number is maintained correctly in the output determination.
  When reprinting or resending output, specify the correct repetition number.
  
  
  
  Check Output Records:
  
  Use transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Go to the Messages tab.
  Check if multiple outputs of the same type exist.
  Verify if the repetition number is assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Determination Procedure:
  
  If necessary, adjust the output determination procedure to handle repetitions properly.
  Ensure that the system can identify and process the repetition number.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Further Analysis:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the output program or checking the message determination logs may help identify why the repetition number is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction NACE: Used for configuring output types and message determination.
  Output Types: Define how documents are output (print, email, EDI, etc.).
  Repetition Allowed: A setting that allows multiple outputs of the same type for a document.
  Message Determination: The process by which SAP decides which output types to trigger for a document.
  Common Documents: Purchase Orders (PO), Contracts, Scheduling Agreements.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VN023 indicates a mismatch or missing configuration related to output repetitions. Either the output type is incorrectly set to allow repetitions without proper repetition numbers maintained, or the system is missing the repetition number during output processing. Correcting the output type configuration or maintaining the repetition number resolves the issue.
  
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