How To Fix VN060 - Error in sending output type & for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Error in sending output type & for object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN060 - Error in sending output type & for object & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN060: Error in sending output type & for object &:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN060
  Text: Error in sending output type & for object &
  
  1. Cause
  The error VN060 occurs when there is a problem sending the output (such as a printout, email, or EDI message) for a particular output type and object in SAP. This typically happens in the context of purchasing documents (like Purchase Orders, Contracts, Scheduling Agreements) or other logistics documents where output determination is used.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete output determination configuration: The output type is not properly configured for the document type or the partner function.
  Missing or incorrect output device or medium: The output device (printer, email, fax) is not defined or incorrectly assigned.
  Communication errors: Problems with the communication method (e.g., email server not reachable, print spooler issues).
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorization to send the output.
  Partner or vendor master data issues: Missing or incorrect partner data (e.g., missing email address or fax number).
  Program or form errors: The output form or program associated with the output type has errors or is missing.
  Batch job or background processing errors: If output is processed in background, the job might have failed.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VN060 error, follow these steps:
  Step 1: Check Output Determination Configuration
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO path: Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
  Select the application (e.g., EF for Purchase Orders).
  Check the output type configuration:
  
  Is the output type assigned to the document type?
  Is the output medium (print, email, EDI) correctly set?
  Are the partner functions correctly maintained?
  
  
  
  Step 2: Verify Partner Master Data
  
  Check the vendor or partner master data for the relevant contact details.
  Ensure that the communication details (email, fax, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  Step 3: Check Output Device and Medium
  
  Verify the output device (printer, email server) is correctly configured and available.
  For print outputs, check the printer settings and spool.
  For email outputs, check SMTP configuration and email addresses.
  
  Step 4: Review Authorization
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to send the output.
  
  Step 5: Check the Output Program/Form
  
  Verify that the output program and form associated with the output type are active and error-free.
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check the program.
  Use transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check the form.
  
  Step 6: Analyze the Error Log
  
  Check the application log or output log for more detailed error messages.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Check the spool request (transaction SP01) for print errors.
  
  Step 7: Reprocess the Output
  
  Try to reprocess the output manually via transaction ME9F (Message Output for Purchase Orders).
  Check if the error persists.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE – Output determination
  ME9F – Message output for Purchase Orders
  SP01 – Spool request monitoring
  SLG1 – Application log
  SMARTFORMS / SE71 – Form maintenance
  SE38 / SE80 – Program editor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VN060 or output errors in purchasing documents.
  
  
  Output Types in Purchasing:
  
  Common output types include NEU (new PO), RD00 (reminder), etc.
  
  
  Output Mediums:
  
  Print, Fax, Email, EDI, XML, etc.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Configuration, partner data, device, authorization, or program errors in output sending
  
  
  Solution
  Check output determination, partner data, output device, authorizations, program/form, and logs
  
  
  Transactions
  NACE, ME9F, SP01, SLG1, SMARTFORMS, SE38
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., document type, output type, medium), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.