How To Fix VN039 - Output & for partner & already active for change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Output & for partner & already active for change

What causes this issue?

You tried to reactivate a changed output.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN039 - Output & for partner & already active for change ?

  The SAP error message VN039 - "Output & for partner & already active for change" typically occurs in the context of Vendor Master Data maintenance, specifically when dealing with output determination for vendor master changes.
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  The message indicates that an output type (e.g., a printout, email, or EDI message) for a particular partner (vendor) is already active for change.
  In other words, you are trying to activate or create an output type for a vendor partner that is already active or in process for changes.
  This usually happens when the system detects that an output message is already scheduled or flagged for processing for the vendor, and you are attempting to create or activate a duplicate or conflicting output.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During vendor master data change transactions (e.g., XK02, FK02).
  When configuring or triggering output messages for vendor master changes.
  When output determination is set up to send notifications or documents upon vendor master changes.
  If an output message is already pending or active for the vendor partner, and you try to activate another output of the same type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing outputs:
  
  Verify if there is already an active output message for the vendor partner.
  Use transaction VN01 (Create Output), VN02 (Change Output), or VN03 (Display Output) to check the status of output messages for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate activation:
  
  Do not activate the same output type multiple times for the same partner if it is already active.
  If you need to change the output, modify the existing output rather than creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Clear or process pending outputs:
  
  If there are pending or stuck output messages, process or delete them before creating new ones.
  Check the output queue or spool requests related to vendor master outputs.
  
  
  
  Check output determination configuration:
  
  Review the output determination procedure for vendor master changes.
  Ensure that the configuration does not cause multiple outputs of the same type to be triggered simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to output determination for vendor master.
  Example SAP Note search terms: "VN039", "Output already active for partner", "Vendor master output error".
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 - Vendor Master Create/Change/Display
  VN01/VN02/VN03 - Vendor Master Output Create/Change/Display
  WE02/WE05 - IDoc monitoring (if output is via IDoc)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T685 - Output types for vendor master
  T685T - Texts for output types
  LFA1 - Vendor master general data
  
  
  Output determination:
  
  Output types for vendor master changes are configured in customizing under:
  SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Messages -> Output Control -> Vendor Master Output
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to activate an output type for a vendor partner that is already active or pending.
  Solution: Check and avoid duplicate outputs, process or delete pending outputs, and review output determination configuration.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, output type, or scenario), I can help with more specific steps.