How To Fix WS_MASS046 - Output request determination carried out successfully.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Output request determination carried out successfully.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS046 - Output request determination carried out successfully. ?

  The SAP message WS_MASS046 with the text "Output request determination carried out successfully." is an informational message rather than an error. It indicates that the system has successfully completed the output determination process for a mass output request.
  
  Explanation of the Message
  
  Message ID: WS_MASS046  
  Message Text: Output request determination carried out successfully.  
  Message Type: Information (not an error or warning)  
  Context: This message typically appears during mass processing of output requests, such as mass printing or sending of documents (e.g., delivery notes, billing documents, purchase orders) where output determination is involved.
  
  
  Cause
  
  The system has performed the output determination procedure for a batch or mass of documents.
  Output determination is the process where SAP decides which output types (print, email, EDI, etc.) should be triggered for the documents.
  The message confirms that this determination step was completed without issues.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It confirms that the output determination logic has run successfully.
  You can proceed with the next steps, such as printing or sending the outputs.
  If you expected outputs to be generated but none were created, then you may want to check:
  
  Output condition records
  Output determination procedure configuration
  Output device settings
  User authorizations
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Output Determination: A key process in SAP logistics and sales modules (SD, MM, LE) that decides how and when documents are output.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VL71 - Output for deliveries  
  VF31 - Output for billing documents  
  ME9F - Message output for purchase orders  
  
  
  Message Class: WS_MASS (related to mass processing in output management)
  SAP Notes: If you encounter issues with output determination, check SAP Notes related to output determination errors or configuration.
  
  
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  Message
  WS_MASS046 - Output request determination carried out successfully.
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Output determination process completed successfully during mass processing.
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; proceed with output processing.
  
  
  Check if needed
  Output condition records, output device, and configuration if outputs are missing.
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message but outputs are not generated as expected, you may want to investigate the output determination configuration or check for errors in subsequent steps. Otherwise, this message simply confirms successful processing.