How To Fix VN027 - Maintain print parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Maintain print parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN027 - Maintain print parameters ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN027 - Maintain print parameters
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN027 appears when the system requires you to maintain or specify print parameters for a vendor-related document or process, but these parameters have not been set or are incomplete. This typically happens during vendor invoice processing, payment runs, or when printing vendor-related documents where the print parameters (such as output device, form, or print program) are missing or not maintained in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses print parameters to control how and where documents are printed.
  For vendor documents (invoices, payment advices, etc.), the system expects certain print parameters to be defined.
  If these parameters are missing or not maintained in the vendor master data or the output determination procedure, the system throws the VN027 message prompting the user to maintain them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Print Parameters in Vendor Master:
  
  Go to transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor Accounting).
  Navigate to the Payment Transactions tab.
  Check the Print Parameters section.
  Maintain the required print parameters such as:
  
  Output device (printer)
  Form routine or print program (if applicable)
  Other relevant print settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify the output determination procedure for vendor documents.
  Use transaction NACE to check the output types and ensure that the print parameters are correctly maintained for the output type used.
  
  
  
  Maintain Print Parameters in Payment Program:
  
  If the error occurs during payment runs, check the payment program configuration.
  Use transaction FBZP to maintain the payment methods and their print parameters.
  Ensure that the payment method assigned to the vendor has the correct print parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Sometimes, the print parameters are missing in the vendor master data.
  Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK02 / FK02 – Change Vendor Master Data
  FBZP – Maintain Payment Program Configuration
  NACE – Output Determination
  SPAD – Printer Administration (to check output devices)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to vendor payment printing issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on vendor master data and payment program configuration.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Payment advice notes not printing due to missing print parameters.
  Vendor invoice printouts failing.
  Payment run output missing or incomplete.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VN027 error indicates missing or incomplete print parameters for vendor-related documents. To resolve it, maintain the necessary print parameters in the vendor master data, payment program configuration, or output determination settings to ensure the system knows how and where to print the documents.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., transaction, process step) for more tailored guidance.