How To Fix VN2012 - Test output type & (only manually in procedure)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Test output type & (only manually in procedure)

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN2012:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN2012
  Text: Test output type & (only manually in procedure)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or trigger a test output for a particular output type that is configured to be processed only manually in the output procedure. In other words, the output type is not set up for automatic or scheduled processing, and the system prevents automatic or test runs for this output type.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, output types (e.g., for purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes) are configured in the output determination procedure.
  Each output type has processing options such as:
  
  Manual processing only
  Automatic processing
  Scheduled processing
  
  
  If an output type is set to manual processing only, the system expects the user to trigger the output manually.
  Attempting to run a test output or automatic output for such an output type will trigger the VN2012 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
  Select the application (e.g., EF for Purchase Orders).
  Find the output type in question.
  Check the processing indicator:
  
  If it is set to manual only, then the system will not allow test or automatic output processing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Change Processing Indicator (if appropriate):
  
  If you want to allow test or automatic processing, change the processing indicator to allow automatic or scheduled processing.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Manual Processing:
  
  If the output type is intended to be manual only, then you must trigger the output manually via the relevant transaction (e.g., ME22N for purchase orders).
  Use the Messages button to manually process the output.
  
  
  
  Testing Output:
  
  For test output, ensure the output type supports test runs.
  If not, you must test the output manually or change the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction NACE: Used to configure output types and their processing.
  Output Determination Procedure: Defines how and when outputs are triggered.
  Output Types: Each output type has settings for processing time (immediate, scheduled, manual).
  Manual Output Trigger: In transactions like ME22N, you can manually trigger output messages.
  Message Control: The overall framework controlling output processing in SAP MM, SD, FI, etc.
  
  
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  Error Message
  VN2012 Test output type & (only manually in procedure)
  
  
  Cause
  Output type is configured for manual processing only; test or automatic output not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Change output type processing to allow automatic/test output or trigger output manually.
  
  
  Transaction
  NACE (Output configuration), ME22N (manual output trigger)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to change the output type processing or manually trigger the output, please let me know!