How To Fix WS_MASS054 - &1 output request items having status 'to be output' are processed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: &1 output request items having status 'to be output' are processed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS054 - &1 output request items having status 'to be output' are processed. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS_MASS054:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS_MASS054
  Message Text:
  
  &1 output request items having status 'to be output' are processed.
  
  Cause
  This message occurs during output processing (e.g., printing or sending outputs like delivery notes, invoices, etc.) in SAP when you try to process output requests that are already in the status "to be output" but have already been processed or are currently being processed.
  In other words, the system detects that the output request items you are trying to process are not in a state that allows re-processing because they are already marked as processed or are in the queue for processing.
  
  Explanation
  
  
  Output requests in SAP have statuses such as:
  
  To be output (ready to be processed)
  Processing
  Processed
  Error
  
  
  
  When you try to mass process output requests (e.g., via transaction VL71, SP01, or output management tools), the system checks the status of each output request item.
  
  
  If the output request items are already in the status "to be output" but have been processed or are currently being processed, the system raises this message to prevent duplicate processing or conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Request Status:
  
  Use transaction SP01 or SP02 to check the spool requests and their statuses.
  Use transaction VL71 (Output Controller) or the relevant output management transaction to check the status of output requests.
  
  
  
  Verify if Output is Already Processed:
  
  Confirm if the output has already been printed or sent.
  If yes, no further action is needed unless you want to reprint or resend.
  
  
  
  Reset or Delete Output Requests (if necessary):
  
  If you want to reprocess the output, you may need to reset the status of the output request.
  This can be done by deleting the output request and creating a new one or by changing the status via custom programs or standard SAP functions (note: this should be done carefully and usually requires authorization).
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Processing:
  
  Ensure that output requests are not processed multiple times simultaneously.
  Check for background jobs or batch jobs that might be processing the same output requests.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Batch Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, output requests are locked by background jobs.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Check background jobs in SM37 to see if output processing jobs are running.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL71 - Output Controller for deliveries
  SP01 / SP02 - Spool request monitoring
  SM12 - Lock entries
  SM37 - Job monitoring
  
  
  
  Output Management:
  
  Output requests are generated by output determination procedures.
  Output types (e.g., RD00 for delivery note) have their own processing logic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to output processing and message WS_MASS054 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Output determination and processing are configured in SPRO under Logistics Execution or Sales and Distribution depending on the document type.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output request items with status 'to be output' are already processed or being processed.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents duplicate processing of output requests.
  
  
  Solution
  Check output request status, avoid duplicate processing, reset or delete output requests if reprocessing is needed.
  
  
  Tools
  VL71, SP01, SM12, SM37
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction, please provide more details!