How To Fix VN2051 - Medium event: Event not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Medium event: Event not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2051 - Medium event: Event not specified ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN2051 - Medium event: Event not specified:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN2051 - Medium event: Event not specified
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of vendor master data or related transactions when the system expects an event to be specified for a particular medium (communication medium) but it is missing.
  
  In SAP, medium refers to the communication channel used for sending messages or correspondence to vendors, such as print, email, EDI, etc.
  An event is a trigger or condition that initiates the sending of a message via the specified medium.
  The error means that for the selected medium, the system cannot find a corresponding event defined in the configuration.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing vendor master data.
  When generating output for vendor correspondence.
  When the system tries to determine how to send a message to the vendor but the event-medium combination is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Types) or SPRO ? Logistics General ? Output Control ? Define Output Types.
  Verify the output medium settings for the relevant application (e.g., Vendor Master, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the medium (e.g., print, email) has an event assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Event to Medium:
  
  In the output medium configuration, assign the appropriate event to the medium.
  For example, if the medium is "Print," assign the event that triggers printing.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Output Settings:
  
  In vendor master data, check the output control settings.
  Ensure that the medium and event are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions and Communication Methods:
  
  Verify that the vendor's partner functions have the correct communication methods assigned.
  Ensure that the communication method corresponds to a medium with an event.
  
  
  
  Transport and Customizing:
  
  If this is a new configuration, ensure that the customizing changes have been transported correctly to the system where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction NACE: Used to configure output types, mediums, and events.
  SPRO Path: Logistics General ? Output Control ? Define Output Types.
  Medium Examples: Print, Email, Fax, EDI.
  Event: A trigger like "Save," "Release," or "Create" that initiates output.
  Vendor Master Output: Output control for vendor master data is crucial for correspondence like payment advices, confirmations, etc.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN2051 - Medium event: Event not specified
  
  
  Cause
  Missing event assignment for the output medium
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the correct event to the medium in output configuration (NACE/SPRO)
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  NACE, XK02 (Change Vendor), SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step on how to check and assign the event in the system. Just let me know!