How To Fix VN047 - Output & (application &1) is not defined in table T685B

VN047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Output & (application &1) is not defined in table T685B

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VN047 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  VN047 Output & (application &1) is not defined in table T685B
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or print an output (such as a purchase order, invoice, or delivery note) in a specific application, but the output type you are using is not defined or maintained in the SAP customizing table T685B for that application.
  
  Output: This refers to the output type (e.g., NEU for purchase order output).
  Application: This is the application area (e.g., EF for purchasing documents).
  Table T685B: This table stores the assignment of output types to application areas.
  
  If the output type is not assigned to the application in T685B, SAP cannot determine how to handle or process the output, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing output conditions.
  When trying to print or process output for purchasing documents, invoices, or other business documents.
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