How To Fix VW496 - Trigger output print for shipment & (and dependent documents)

VW496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Trigger output print for shipment & (and dependent documents)

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VW496 - Details

• The SAP error message VW496 typically indicates that there is an issue with the output determination for shipment documents. This error can occur when the system is unable to trigger the output print for a shipment or its dependent documents, such as delivery notes or invoices. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the shipment may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes settings in the output determination procedure.
  Condition Records: Missing or incorrect condition records for the output type can prevent the system from determining the output.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be assigned correctly to the shipment type.
  Document Status: The shipment or related documents may not be in a status that allows for output processing (e.g., not fully processed or completed).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the