How To Fix VN073 - Errors occurred while processing output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Errors occurred while processing output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN073 - Errors occurred while processing output ?

  The SAP error message VN073 - Errors occurred while processing output typically appears in the context of purchasing documents (like purchase orders) when the system encounters issues while trying to process or print output messages (such as print forms, emails, or faxes).
  
  Cause
  
  Output determination issues: The system could not find a valid output type or condition record for the document.
  Communication errors: Problems with the communication medium (printer, email server, fax server).
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration: Output device or form not properly configured.
  Authorization problems: User or system lacks necessary authorizations to process output.
  Technical errors in the output program or form: Errors in the print program, smart form, or Adobe form.
  Data inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect data required for output processing.
  Spool system errors: Issues with the SAP spool system or print queue.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Verify that the output type is correctly assigned to the purchasing document type.
  Use transaction NACE (or BRF+ in newer SAP versions) to check output condition records.
  Ensure that the output type is active and has valid condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device and Form:
  
  Verify the output device (printer) is correctly configured and available.
  Check the form assigned to the output type (Smart Form, SAPscript, Adobe form).
  Test the form independently to ensure it works without errors.
  
  
  
  Review Communication Settings:
  
  For email or fax outputs, check the SMTP or fax server configuration.
  Ensure the communication medium is working and reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to process output.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Log:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check spool requests and error logs.
  Check the application log via transaction SLG1 for detailed error messages related to output processing.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Output:
  
  Try to reprocess the output manually via the purchase order output screen.
  Use transaction ME9F (Message Output: Purchase Orders) to reprint or resend output.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS notes related to message VN073 or output processing errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE – Output Types and Condition Records
  ME9F – Message Output: Purchase Orders
  SP01 – Spool Request Management
  SLG1 – Application Log
  SPAD – Spool Administration (for printer and output device configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  MM (Materials Management) – Purchasing
  BASIS – Spool and output device management
  
  
  
  Common Output Types in Purchasing:
  
  NEU – Purchase Order output
  RD00 – Reminder output
  RD01 – Reminder output (fax/email)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the context (e.g., document type, output type, communication medium), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.