How To Fix VN104 - Please maintain printing parameter for output & in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Please maintain printing parameter for output & in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN104 - Please maintain printing parameter for output & in customizing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN104 - Please maintain printing parameter for output & in customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to print or process an output type in SAP (usually in Purchasing or Invoice Verification) but the system cannot find the necessary printing parameters maintained for that output type in the customizing settings. Essentially, the output type is not fully configured for printing, so SAP does not know how or where to send the print job.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Output types in SAP control how documents (like purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes) are output (printed, emailed, faxed, etc.).
  Each output type requires printing parameters such as:
  
  Device type (printer)
  Form routine or Smart Form
  Transmission medium (print, email, fax)
  Partner function or recipient
  
  
  If these parameters are missing or incomplete in the customizing, SAP throws the VN104 error when you try to trigger the output.
  
  
  Solution:
  You need to maintain the printing parameters for the output type in the customizing settings.
  Steps to resolve:
  
  
  Identify the output type causing the error (the message usually shows the output type code).
  
  
  Go to the customizing transaction:
  
  For Purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders):
  
  SPRO ?
  
  Materials Management ?
  
  Purchasing ?
  
  Messages ?
  
  Output Control ?
  
  Messages for Purchase Orders ?
  
  Define Message Types or
  
  Configure Output Determination for Purchase Orders
  
  
  
  Maintain the printing parameters:
  
  Select the output type.
  Assign the appropriate Transmission Medium (e.g., Print, Email).
  Assign the Form Routine or Smart Form.
  Assign the Device Type (printer).
  Maintain partner functions or recipient details if required.
  
  
  
  Save the customizing.
  
  
  Test the output again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Output determination is a key concept in SAP MM and FI modules for document processing.
  The error VN104 is common when new output types are created or when the system is transported to a new environment without complete customizing.
  Sometimes, the output type is set to "Print Immediately" but no printer or form is assigned.
  Check also the condition records for output determination to ensure the output type is triggered correctly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN104 - Please maintain printing parameter for output & in customizing
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete printing parameters for the output type in customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain printing parameters (form, device, medium) for the output type in SPRO
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? MM ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control
  
  
  Related
  Output determination, message types, printing forms
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact customizing path or help with a specific output type, please provide the module (MM, FI, SD) and document type.