How To Fix 5H157 - Select print output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Select print output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H157 - Select print output ?

  The SAP error message 5H157, which states "Select print output," typically occurs when there is an issue with the print output settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to print documents, forms, or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type: The output type for the document you are trying to print may not be defined or configured correctly.
  No Print Medium Selected: The system may not have a print medium (like a printer or spool) selected for the output.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print output.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the output determination may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) and ensure that the output type is correctly defined and assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Verify that the output type has the correct processing routines and is active.
  
  
  
  Select Print Medium:
  
  Ensure that a valid print medium (like a printer) is selected in the output settings. You can check this in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Output Condition Records:
  
  Check if there are any condition records for the output type. If not, create the necessary condition records to enable the output.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print function. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Test Print Output:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the print output again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  If the output is being sent to a spool, check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the spool.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  SP01 (Spool Request)
  SPAD (Spool Administration)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check system logs or configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5H157 error message in SAP.