How To Fix VN2013 - Test output type & (only manually in procedure -> procedure unchecked)

VN2013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2013 - Test output type & (only manually in procedure -> procedure unchecked) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN2013:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN2013
  Message Text:
  Test output type & (only manually in procedure -> procedure unchecked)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to process or test an output type in the Vendor Master or Purchasing document, but the output type is configured to be processed only manually, and the procedure settings do not allow automatic processing.
  More specifically:
  
  The output type you are trying to use is set up in the output determination procedure with the flag "Only manually" checked.
  This means the output cannot be triggered automatically by the system.
  If you attempt to trigger or test this output automatically (e.g., via batch job or automatic output determination), the system raises this error.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, output types (like print, email, EDI, etc.) are configured in output determination procedures. Each output type can be set to be processed:
  
  Automatically (system triggers output based on conditions)
  Manually (user triggers output