How To Fix VN343 - The output is transmitted by fax.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 343

• Message text: The output is transmitted by fax.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN343 - The output is transmitted by fax. ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VN343 - "The output is transmitted by fax."
  
  SAP Message: VN343
  Text: The output is transmitted by fax.
  
  1. Cause
  The message VN343 is an informational or warning message that appears when an output (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other document) is set up to be transmitted via fax. This message indicates that the system has recognized the output medium as fax and is informing the user accordingly.
  
  The output type or condition record for the document is configured to send the output via fax.
  The transmission medium in the output determination procedure is set to fax.
  The message is often triggered during output processing or when checking the output status.
  
  This message is not an error in the strict sense but rather a notification or confirmation that the output will be sent by fax.
  
  2. Solution
  Since VN343 is informational, no corrective action is usually required unless the fax transmission is unintended or causing issues.
  If fax transmission is intended:
  
  No action needed; the message confirms the output medium.
  
  If fax transmission is NOT intended:
  
  Check the output determination procedure for the document type.
  Verify the condition records for output types and their assigned transmission media.
  Change the transmission medium from fax to the desired medium (e.g., print, email).
  Check the partner master data (vendor/customer) to ensure the correct communication method is maintained.
  Reprocess the output after correcting the medium.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Output Determination: The output medium is controlled via output types and condition records in transaction codes like NACE (for MM, SD) or via BRF+ in newer SAP versions.
  Partner Master Data: Fax number and preferred communication method are maintained in vendor/customer master data.
  Transmission Methods: SAP supports various output media such as print, fax, email, EDI, etc.
  Output Processing: The message may appear during output processing in transactions like ME9F (Purchase Order output), VF31 (Billing document output), etc.
  Message Class: VN messages are related to Vendor (Purchasing) messages.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VN343 - The output is transmitted by fax
  
  
  Cause
  Output medium set to fax in output determination
  
  
  Solution
  Confirm if fax is intended; if not, change output medium
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  NACE, ME9F, VF31, XD01/02, XK01/02 (partner master)
  
  
  Notes
  Informational message, not an error
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps to change the output medium or troubleshoot fax transmission issues. Just let me know!