How To Fix VN2049 - Medium event: no objct category entered in condition record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Medium event: no objct category entered in condition record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2049 - Medium event: no objct category entered in condition record ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2049 - Medium event: no object category entered in condition record
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Vendor Master or Purchasing when a condition record related to a medium event (such as a communication medium for message determination) is missing the Object Category entry. The system expects an object category to be specified in the condition record to correctly process the medium event, but it is not found.
  In other words, when the system tries to determine the communication medium (e.g., print, email, fax) for a message, it looks up condition records that define these media. If the condition record does not have the object category filled in, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During message determination in purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions).
  When the system tries to find the medium for output messages.
  Typically in the output determination process where condition records for medium events are used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records for Medium Events:
  
  Go to transaction MN04 (Maintain Condition Records for Medium Events).
  Find the relevant condition record(s) for the medium event in question.
  Verify that the Object Category field is filled correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Object Category:
  
  If the Object Category is missing, enter the appropriate object category.
  The object category usually corresponds to the type of object the medium event relates to (e.g., Purchase Order, Vendor, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for medium events in SPRO under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Messages -> Output Control -> Define Medium Events
  Ensure that the medium event is properly configured with the correct object categories.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Condition Records:
  
  If condition records are corrupted or incomplete, delete and recreate them with the correct data.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After correction, test the output determination process to ensure the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MN04 - Maintain Condition Records for Medium Events
  MN05 - Display Condition Records for Medium Events
  SPRO - Customizing for Output Control and Medium Events
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to message determination and medium events if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Medium Events:
  
  Medium events are used in SAP to determine the communication medium for messages (print, fax, email, EDI, etc.).
  Proper configuration and condition records are essential for smooth output processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VN2049 indicates that a condition record for a medium event is missing the object category. To fix it, maintain the object category in the condition record via MN04 and verify the medium event configuration in SPRO. This ensures the system can correctly determine the communication medium for output messages.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the medium event involved.