How To Fix 5C184 - Output process '&1' not found

5C184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Output process '&1' not found

What causes this issue?

The output procedure &V1&, that is to be used for infotype &V2& has not
been defined.

System Response

This output step is left out.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C184 - Output process '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message 5C184 indicates that the output process specified (denoted as &1) cannot be found. This error typically occurs in the context of output management, such as when trying to print or send documents (like invoices, delivery notes, etc.) in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Process: The specified output process may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the output type is not configured correctly or if the output process has been deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be linked to the correct output process in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output process.
  Transport Issues: If the output process was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check the configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales,