How To Fix VN024 - Output & is not defined


VN024 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

  • Message number: 024

  • Message text: Output & is not defined

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have specified an output category which has not been defined
    according to the output determination procedure.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
    If you really want to use this output category, assign it to the output
    determination procedure.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN024 - Output & is not defined ?
    The SAP error message VN024 - Output & is not defined typically occurs in the context of Purchasing Documents (like Purchase Orders) when the system tries to process or print an output type that has not been properly configured or assigned.
    
    Cause
    
    The output type (e.g., print, email, EDI) that the system is trying to use for a purchasing document is not defined or not assigned in the system.
    This can happen if:
    The output type is missing in the output determination procedure.
    The output type is not maintained in the output condition records.
    The output type is not assigned to the relevant document type or vendor.
    The output device or medium is not configured.
    
    
    Sometimes, the output type code is missing or incorrect in the document or in the output determination procedure.
    
    
    Solution
    
    
    Check Output Type Configuration:
    
    Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
    Select the application area (e.g., EF for Purchase

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