How To Fix VN2052 - Medium event: Event & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Medium event: Event & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2052 - Medium event: Event & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  VN2052 Medium event: Event & does not exist
  typically occurs in the context of Vendor Master Data or related processes where an event is expected to be found but is missing.
  
  Cause
  
  The system is trying to reference or process a medium event (communication medium event) that does not exist in the configuration.
  This usually happens when a communication medium (such as print, email, fax, EDI, etc.) is triggered for a vendor, but the corresponding event definition is missing or not maintained in the system.
  The event number or code passed to the system is invalid or not defined in the customizing for communication medium events.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, communication mediums are used to send documents or messages (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) via different channels. Each medium is linked to an event that triggers the communication. If the event is not defined or incorrectly referenced, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Event Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics General ? Output Control ? Define Medium Events.
  Verify if the event number/code mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create or correct the event.
  
  
  
  Check Output Types and Mediums:
  
  Verify the output type configuration in transaction NACE (or the relevant output control transaction depending on the application area).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to a valid medium event.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master or Document Output Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the vendor master or the document output settings might reference an invalid event.
  Review the vendor master data or the output determination procedure to ensure correct event assignment.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the program or checking the application logs can help identify where the invalid event is being called.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing for medium events.
  NACE – Output determination.
  WE20 – Partner profiles (for EDI-related events).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to output control and communication medium events for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Output Control and Communication Mediums.
  Vendor Master Data and Output Determination guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN2052 Medium event: Event & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect medium event definition
  
  
  Solution
  Define or correct the medium event in SPRO; check output types and vendor settings
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SPRO, NACE, WE20
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact event number or the context (e.g., which transaction or process triggers the error), I can help with more specific steps.