How To Fix VN031 - Enter a time for processing output &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Enter a time for processing output &

What causes this issue?

A dispatch with time specification (dispatch time) is planned for
output&v1& but no time has been entered for the dispatch.

System Response

The output is defined as incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Enter a dispatch time in the additional specifications for the output.

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  Error Message
  VN031: Enter a time for processing output &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you are trying to process or schedule output (such as purchase order output, delivery notes, invoices, etc.) in SAP, and the system expects you to specify a time for processing the output, but no time has been entered.
  In many SAP output processing transactions (e.g., ME9F for purchase order output), when you schedule the output to be processed at a later time (background processing), the system requires you to specify the exact time when the output should be processed. If this time is missing, the system throws the VN031 error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When scheduling output to be processed in the background.
  When using transaction codes related to output processing (e.g., ME9F, VL71, VF31).
  When the output type is set to be processed in batch or background mode, but the time field is left blank.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Enter a valid time for processing the output: When prompted, specify the time (hours and minutes) at which the output should be processed.
  If you want to process the output immediately, choose the option for immediate processing instead of scheduling.
  Check the output scheduling screen and ensure that the "Time" field is filled in correctly.
  If you are using a custom program or user exit to trigger output, ensure that the time parameter is passed correctly.
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The "&" in the message is a placeholder for additional information, often the output type or other relevant data.
  This message is part of the output management process in SAP MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) modules.
  Output processing can be immediate (foreground) or scheduled (background). Scheduling requires a time.
  If you want to avoid this error, always provide a time when scheduling output or choose immediate processing.
  
  
  Example
  In transaction ME9F (Message Output for Purchase Orders):
  
  Select the purchase orders for which you want to process output.
  Choose the output type.
  Select "Schedule output" instead of "Immediate output".
  Enter the time (e.g., 14:30) in the "Time" field.
  Execute the output processing.
  
  If you leave the time blank and try to schedule, you will get the VN031 error.
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN031 - Enter a time for processing output &
  
  
  Cause
  No time entered for scheduled output processing
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid time for output processing or choose immediate processing
  
  
  Module
  MM (Purchasing), SD (Sales), FI (Billing) output processing
  
  
  Transaction
  ME9F, VL71, VF31, or other output processing transactions
  
  
  
  
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