How To Fix VW505 - Billing doc &1: Output &2 &3 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Billing doc &1: Output &2 &3 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW505 - Billing doc &1: Output &2 &3 &3 ?

  The SAP error message VW505 typically relates to issues with output determination in the billing process. This message indicates that there is a problem with the output type for a billing document. The error message format usually looks like this:
  Billing document &1: Output &2 &3 &4
  Where:
  
  &1 is the billing document number.
  &2 is the output type.
  &3 and &4 may provide additional context or details about the output.
  
  Causes
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type specified in the billing document may not be defined in the system.
  Condition Records Missing: There may be no condition records for the output type in the relevant output determination procedure.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the billing document type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the output determination settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the output.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for billing documents.
  Ensure that the output type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV11 (or VV12 for changes) to check if condition records exist for the output type.
  If not, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the correct output determination procedure is assigned to the billing document type.
  This can also be checked in transaction NACE.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further insights into the specific configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV11: Create Condition Records for Output
  VV12: Change Condition Records for Output
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to output determination.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VW505 error in your SAP system.