How To Fix 5O506 - Which output type would you like? &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Which output type would you like? &

What causes this issue?

You have made either an incorrect or no entry in the the parameter
<DS:DE.P03C_P_ART>Type of output</>

How to fix this error?

Enter a value from the parameter's possible values help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O506 - Which output type would you like? & ?

  The SAP error message 5O506 typically occurs in the context of output determination, particularly when the system is prompting for an output type but cannot determine which one to use based on the configuration or the data provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific document type or transaction.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data (like customer or vendor records) may not have the necessary output type settings.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records defined for the output type in the output determination procedure.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain output types.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be linked to any output type in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output determination).
  Check the output type settings for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate document type.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  In the same NACE transaction, check if there are condition records for the output type.
  If not, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (like customer or vendor records) to ensure that the output type is maintained.
  For customers, check the sales area data; for vendors, check the purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output types in question.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  Use the transaction code VV21 (for sales) or ME21N (for purchasing) to test the output determination process and see if the output type is being proposed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE (Output Types), VV21 (Create Output Condition Records for Sales), ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.