How To Fix VN2026 - Send time - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Send time - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2026 - Send time - & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2026 - Send time - &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VN2026 typically occurs in the context of Vendor Master Data or Output Processing in SAP, especially when dealing with communication or message output (e.g., sending purchase orders, invoices, or other documents to vendors).
  The message text "Send time - &" indicates that there is an issue related to the send time parameter for the output message. The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for a variable value that SAP tries to display, but in this case, it might be empty or incorrect.
  Common causes include:
  
  The send time for the output message is not properly maintained or is missing.
  The send time is set to an invalid or unsupported value.
  Configuration for the output type or partner profile is incomplete or incorrect.
  The output determination procedure is not correctly set up, leading to missing send time data.
  The communication method or medium (e.g., print, email, EDI) requires a valid send time, but it is not provided.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  When processing output messages for purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Invoices).
  During message output determination in transaction codes like ME9F, ME9K, or when saving vendor master data with output settings.
  In partner profile configuration (WE20) or output type configuration (NACE).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE.
  Select the application (e.g., EF for Purchasing).
  Check the output type used (e.g., NEU for Purchase Order).
  Verify the Send Time setting under the output type configuration.
  
  It should be set to a valid option such as:
  
  1 = Immediately
  2 = Scheduled
  3 = Date controlled
  
  
  If it is blank or invalid, set it correctly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profile (WE20):
  
  Verify the partner profile for the vendor.
  Check the output parameters and ensure the send time is maintained.
  Make sure the communication method and medium are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Output Settings:
  
  In vendor master (transaction XK02 or FK02), check the output tab.
  Ensure that the output type and send time are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure assigned to the purchasing document type is correctly configured.
  Make sure the send time is not missing in the output determination records.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Output:
  
  After correcting the send time, reprocess the output message.
  Use transaction ME9F or ME9K to re-trigger the output.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the problem persists, check the application log (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  Debug the output program to see where the send time is being read and why it is missing or invalid.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  The send time controls when the output message is sent:
  
  Immediately: The message is sent as soon as the document is saved.
  Scheduled: The message is sent at a scheduled time (e.g., via batch job).
  Date Controlled: The message is sent on a specific date.
  
  
  
  Incorrect send time settings can cause output messages to fail or not be sent at all.
  
  
  Always ensure that the output type and partner profile settings are consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VN2026 - Send time - &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or invalid send time in output configuration or partner profile
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain correct send time in NACE, WE20, and vendor master output settings
  
  
  Transactions
  NACE, WE20, XK02/FK02, ME9F, ME9K
  
  
  Notes
  Send time controls when output messages are sent
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, document type, output type), I can help you with more specific steps.