How To Fix VT326 - Output type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Output type & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT326 - Output type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message VT326, which states "Output type & not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a configuration for the specified output type in the context of output determination. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) or when sending an output via email or other communication methods.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The specified output type has not been defined in the system for the relevant application area (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Condition Records Not Maintained: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the document type or may not include the specified output type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Purchasing).
  Check if the output type is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type:
  
  If the output type is missing, you can define it by creating a new output type or copying an existing one.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV21 (for sales documents) or ME9A (for purchasing documents) to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary conditions for triggering the output type are met.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Verify that the output type is included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG
  VV21: Maintain Output Condition Records for Sales
  ME9A: Maintain Output Condition Records for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and maintaining condition records.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to output type configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT326 error and ensure that the output type is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.