How To Fix 06253 - Message generated for outputting does not include a printer destination

06253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Message generated for outputting does not include a printer destination

What causes this issue?

You have generated a message for document output
(printing/transmission), but no output device has been assigned to your
<GL:purchasing_group>purchasing group</>.

System Response

If you save the purchasing document without specifying an output
device, no automatic message will be generated for outputting. This
means that the document cannot be printed. Before you can print a
document, a message must be manually maintained in the purchasing
document.

How to fix this error?

If you want to save the purchasing document with an output device,
choose the function "Messages" and enter a printer destination on the
"Communication" screen. This will allow you to output the purchasing
document.
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'Output devices for purchasing groups'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMGF>Assign output devices to purchasing groups
</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06253 - Message generated for outputting does not include a printer destination ?

  The SAP error message 06253, which states "Message generated for outputting does not include a printer destination," typically occurs when a document or output request is generated without a specified printer destination. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a report, invoice, or any other output document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The output request does not have a printer assigned to it. This can happen if the output type is not configured correctly or if the user does not have a default printer set up.
  Output Type Settings: The output type may not have a valid printer destination assigned in the configuration.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default printer set, or the printer assigned may not be available.
  Output Device Issues: The specified output device may be offline or not configured correctly in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE.
  Select the relevant