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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 explicitly)
  Or both
  
  If the output type is set to manual only, the system expects a user to manually trigger the output (e.g., via the message output screen). Trying to test or process it automatically will cause this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
  Select the application (e.g., Purchasing).
  Find the output type in question.
  Check the settings for the output type.
  Look for the checkbox or indicator "Only manually" or similar wording.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Output Type Settings:
  
  If you want the output to be processed automatically, uncheck the "Only manually" flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Alternatively, Trigger Output Manually:
  
  If the output type is intended to be manual only, then do not try to test or process it automatically.
  Instead, trigger the output manually via the message output screen in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for Purchase Orders).
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure the output determination procedure assigned to the document type or vendor master is correctly configured.
  Verify that the output type is assigned properly and the processing indicator matches your requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction NACE: Used to configure output types and procedures.
  Output Determination Procedure: Controls how and when outputs are triggered.
  Message Output Screen: Where manual outputs can be triggered.
  Output Types: Examples include NEU (new order), RD00 (reminder), etc.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide updates or corrections related to output processing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output type is set to "Only manually" but tested/triggered automatically.
  
  
  Solution
  Uncheck "Only manually" in output type config or trigger output manually.
  
  
  Transaction to check
  NACE (Output determination)
  
  
  When to trigger manually
  When output type is configured for manual processing only.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact output type or application area, I can help you with more precise navigation or configuration steps.