How To Fix WOST_WSPO_TOOLS005 - No output with output type &2 exists for Purchasing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSPO_TOOLS - Message Class for PO tools

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No output with output type &2 exists for Purchasing document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS005 - No output with output type &2 exists for Purchasing document &1 ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS005 indicates that there is no output available for a specific purchasing document with the specified output type. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents such as purchase orders, where the system is trying to generate an output (like a printout or email) but cannot find the necessary configuration or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type specified in the error message may not be configured correctly in the system.
  No Output Determination: The output determination procedure may not be set up for the purchasing document type in question.
  Document Status: The purchasing document may not be in a status that allows for output generation (e.g., it may be incomplete or not yet released).
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records for the output type in the system, meaning that the system does not know when to trigger the output.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type specified may not be applicable for the type of purchasing document being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE to check the output type configuration for purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the output type specified in the error message is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant purchasing document type.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify that the output determination procedure is correctly set up for the purchasing document type.
  Ensure that the procedure includes the output type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing document is in a status that allows for output generation. For example, it should be released and not in a draft state.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If there are no condition records for the output type, you may need to create them. This can be done in transaction MN21 for the relevant output type.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Usage:
  
  Make sure that the output type you are trying to use is appropriate for the purchasing document. Check if the output type is valid for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Test Output Generation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to generate the output again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  MN21: Maintain Output Condition Records
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration for purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS005.