How To Fix 8I115 - Output type & not defined for document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Output type & not defined for document &

What causes this issue?

Output type not defined for Billing Document

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please define the output type in the document header and also maintain
output determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I115 - Output type & not defined for document & ?

  The SAP error message "8I115 Output type & not defined for document &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined output type for a specific document. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others, where output types are used to generate documents like invoices, purchase orders, etc.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type specified in the document is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be associated with the output type in the configuration.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records defined for the output type in the relevant application area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., for SD, use transaction NACE).
  Check if the output type is defined for the document type you are working with.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or modify the output type settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly linked to the output type in the configuration.
  Check the settings in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If the output type is defined but lacks condition records, create the necessary condition records using the appropriate transaction (e.g., VV21 for sales documents).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the output type.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is in a state that allows for output processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  VV21, VV22, VV23 - Create, Change, Display Condition Records for Output Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.