How To Fix 1H173 - Error during output of notifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Error during output of notifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H173 - Error during output of notifications ?

  The SAP error message 1H173 indicates that there was an error during the output of notifications. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules when trying to process notifications, such as work orders or service notifications.
  Causes:
  
  Output Configuration Issues: The output type for the notification may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like output conditions, communication methods, or partner functions) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the output program or form.
  Incorrect Settings in NAST Table: The NAST table, which stores output information, may have incorrect entries or may not have been updated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE to check the output type configuration for notifications. Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and that the necessary conditions are met.
  Verify that the output medium (e.g., print, email) is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is available and correctly maintained. This includes checking partner functions and communication methods.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the output processing. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the output program to identify where the error occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Review NAST Table:
  
  Check the NAST table for any inconsistencies. You can use transaction SE16 to view the entries in the NAST table and ensure that the relevant entries for the notification exist.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SE16: Data Browser (to view tables like NAST)
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output processing in PM/CS for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 1H173 error during the output of notifications in SAP.