How To Fix XX_FI_MASK008 - Output file not generated; see long text

XX_FI_MASK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XX_FI_MASK - Mask data in reports

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Output file not generated; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to generate an output file that contains personal data related
to blocked customers or vendors.

System Response

Generation of the output file has been disabled to protect personal
data.

How to fix this error?

Special authorization is needed to generate an output file containing
blocked customers or vendors.
Only selected business users can be provided with such authorization.
Contact your system administrator for more information.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XX_FI_MASK008 - Details

• The SAP error message XX_FI_MASK008 typically indicates that an output file was not generated during a financial process, and it suggests checking the long text for more details. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of financial reports, data exports, or other processes that involve file generation.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The output file generation may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the output file.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the output file may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the application server that prevent file generation.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent the successful generation of the output file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the output file generation. Ensure that all parameters are