How To Fix VN040 - Dispatch time & for output & not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Dispatch time & for output & not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN040 - Dispatch time & for output & not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VN040 - "Dispatch time & for output & not permitted" typically occurs in the context of Vendor Master Data or Purchasing Documents when dealing with output determination and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error indicates that the dispatch time (also called transit time or delivery time) specified for the output type is not allowed or not maintained properly.
  This usually happens when the system tries to determine the dispatch time for an output message (like a purchase order output) but finds that the dispatch time is either missing, zero, or not permitted for the output type or vendor.
  It can also occur if the output type configuration or the vendor master data does not allow dispatch time to be set or used for that output.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  When creating or changing Purchase Orders (POs) or scheduling agreements.
  During output message processing (e.g., printing, emailing PO).
  When the system tries to calculate or validate the dispatch time for the output message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master (transaction XK03 or MK03).
  Check the Purchasing data tab.
  Verify if the Transit time or Dispatch time is maintained correctly.
  If missing or zero, maintain a valid dispatch time.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction NACE to check the output type configuration for the purchasing application (Application EF).
  Verify if the output type allows dispatch time or if there are any restrictions.
  Adjust the configuration if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order or Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Verify if the PO or scheduling agreement has valid delivery dates and dispatch times.
  Ensure that the delivery schedule lines have correct dates and times.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Dispatch Time:
  
  In SPRO, under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control, check if dispatch time is required or optional for the output type.
  Adjust settings if dispatch time is not applicable.
  
  
  
  If the dispatch time is not relevant for your business process:
  
  You may need to adjust the output determination procedure or output type to not require dispatch time.
  Alternatively, maintain a default dispatch time in vendor master or PO.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Dispatch time is the time required to transport goods from the vendor to the receiving plant.
  It is used to calculate the delivery date in purchasing documents.
  Proper maintenance of dispatch time ensures accurate scheduling and output processing.
  This error prevents output messages from being processed correctly, which can delay communication with vendors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error Message
  VN040 - Dispatch time & for output & not permitted
  
  
  Cause
  Dispatch time missing or not allowed for the output type or vendor
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain valid dispatch time in vendor master or PO; check output type configuration
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  XK03/MK03 (Vendor Master), NACE (Output Types), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Vendor Master Data, Output Determination, Purchasing Documents, Scheduling
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.