How To Fix VN2022 - Output type & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Output type & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2022 - Output type & not maintained ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2022 - Output type & not maintained
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or print an output (such as a purchase order, invoice, or delivery note) in SAP, but the output type specified in the document is not maintained or configured in the system. Essentially, SAP cannot find the settings for the output type you are trying to use.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Output types control how documents are outputted (printed, emailed, faxed, etc.).
  Each output type must be configured in the system with the necessary parameters (such as medium, partner function, print program, form routine, etc.).
  If the output type is missing or not maintained in the relevant customizing, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  In Materials Management (MM) module, during Purchase Order processing.
  In Sales and Distribution (SD) module, during sales document processing.
  In Financial Accounting (FI) or other modules where output management is used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control ? Define Output Types.
  Verify if the output type mentioned in the error message is maintained.
  If not, create or maintain the output type with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the output determination procedure used in the document.
  Check the output determination procedure in SPRO under the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  Check if the partner function required for the output type is maintained in the document.
  For example, if the output type requires a vendor or purchasing group partner, ensure it is present.
  
  
  
  Check Output Medium and Program:
  
  Verify that the output medium (print, email, fax) and the associated print program/form are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Output:
  
  After maintaining the output type, try to reprocess the output in the document (e.g., via ME9F for purchase orders).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE - Output Types (for MM, SD, FI)
  SPRO - Customizing for output types
  ME9F - Message output for Purchase Orders
  VL71 - Output for deliveries
  VF31 - Output for billing documents
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Output types are client-specific.
  Sometimes, the output type might be custom and not transported properly between systems.
  Check if the output type is active and assigned to the correct application area.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VN2022 Output type & not maintained means the system cannot find the configuration for the output type you are trying to use. To fix it, maintain the output type in customizing (NACE/SPRO), assign it to the output determination procedure, and ensure all related settings (partner functions, medium, print program) are correctly set up.
  
  If you need detailed steps for a specific module or document type, please specify!