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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 application area (e.g., V1 for Sales, V2 for Purchasing).
  Check the output type settings to ensure that a valid printer destination is assigned.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the user’s default printer settings. Ensure that a default printer is assigned to the user profile.
  If necessary, set a default printer for the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Printer to Output Request:
  
  When generating the output, ensure that the output request includes a printer destination. This can often be done in the output screen where you can select the printer.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and properly configured in the SAP system.
  You can check the status of printers in transaction code SPAD.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and generate output.
  
  
  
  Test Output Generation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try generating the output again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check if the output requests are being generated correctly)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output types and printers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06253 and ensure that output requests are properly directed to a printer.