How To Fix VN044 - Output & not copied because it is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Output & not copied because it is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN044 - Output & not copied because it is incomplete ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN044 - Output & not copied because it is incomplete:
  
  Error Message
  VN044 - Output & not copied because it is incomplete
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the output determination process in SAP tries to create or copy an output (such as a purchase order printout, confirmation, or message) but finds that the output data is incomplete or missing mandatory information. As a result, the system does not copy or generate the output.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing mandatory fields in the output medium or output type configuration.
  Incomplete or missing data in the document (e.g., purchase order, invoice) that is required for output.
  Incorrect or incomplete output determination procedure setup.
  Missing partner functions or communication details (e.g., no email address or fax number for output).
  Output medium (print, email, EDI) not properly configured or missing required parameters.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO path for output determination).
  Verify the output type settings for the relevant application (e.g., Purchase Order, Invoice).
  Ensure all mandatory fields are maintained, such as medium, partner function, and output form.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the procedure assigned to the document type.
  Make sure the condition records for output determination are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Document Data:
  
  Open the document (e.g., purchase order) and verify that all required data for output is present.
  Check partner master data for communication details (email, fax, print).
  Ensure that the output medium is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions and Communication Data:
  
  Check if the partner assigned to the output has the necessary communication details.
  For example, if output is to be sent via email, the email address must be maintained in the partner master.
  
  
  
  Check Output Logs:
  
  Use transaction VL03N or relevant transaction to check output logs.
  Look for detailed error messages or missing data indications.
  
  
  
  Test Output Manually:
  
  Try to manually trigger the output to see if the error persists.
  Use transaction ME9F (for purchase order output) or relevant output transaction.
  
  
  
  Correct Missing Data:
  
  Fill in any missing mandatory fields.
  Update partner communication details.
  Adjust output type or medium if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE - Output determination configuration.
  ME9F - Purchase order output.
  VL03N - Display delivery and output logs.
  SPRO - IMG configuration for output determination.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to output determination and message errors for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, OSS notes provide patches or detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Output Types:
  
  Output types define how and when messages are sent (print, email, EDI).
  Each output type has mandatory fields that must be maintained.
  
  
  
  Partner Master Data:
  
  Communication details in partner master are critical for output.
  Missing email or fax numbers often cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output data incomplete or missing mandatory info; output type or partner data incomplete
  
  
  Solution
  Check and complete output type config, partner communication data, and document data
  
  
  Key Tcodes
  NACE, ME9F, VL03N, SPRO
  
  
  Notes
  Review SAP Notes and output logs for detailed info
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific document type or output type you are working with, I can help you with more tailored steps.