How To Fix 8B451 - Maintain the output control fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 documents, use transaction NACE).
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Check the output types and ensure that they are correctly configured for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Types:
  
  Ensure that the output type you are trying to use is defined and has the necessary settings (e.g., medium, timing).
  If the output type is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the document type (e.g., sales order, delivery) has the output control fields maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain output control settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Determination
  SPRO - Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8B451 in SAP.