How To Fix 8B451 - Maintain the output control fields

8B451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Maintain the output control fields

What causes this issue?

No entries concerning the output control were made.

System Response

The program will not be executed, the selection screen will be
reprocessed.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to create a file but only an output of the data on
the screen, please choose the option 'Testrun'.
If you want to create the file, please enter a valid filename.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B451 - Maintain the output control fields ?

  The SAP error message 8B451 ("Maintain the output control fields") typically occurs when there are issues related to the output control settings for a document or transaction in SAP. This error is often encountered in the context of output determination, which is crucial for processes like printing, emailing, or faxing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Output Control Settings: The output control fields (such as output type, medium, and timing) are not maintained for the document type or transaction you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the output determination procedure.
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are trying to process may not have the necessary output settings defined.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain output control settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Control Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., for sales