How To Fix >A053 - Select at least one output type (data medium, list, letter)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Select at least one output type (data medium, list, letter)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A053 - Select at least one output type (data medium, list, letter) ?

  The SAP error message A053 ("Select at least one output type (data medium, list, letter)") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires you to specify an output type, but none has been selected. This is common in scenarios where documents or reports need to be printed or sent electronically, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other forms of communication.
  Cause:
  
  No Output Type Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any output type in the output options screen.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of output types in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up output types for the document type you are working with.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain output types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Output Type:
  
  When you encounter this error, go back to the output options screen and ensure that you select at least one output type (e.g., print, email, fax).
  Look for checkboxes or selection fields where you can choose the desired output type.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the output type settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., NACE for output types).
  Ensure that the output types are correctly defined for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the output types. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which output types are available or how to configure them, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to output types include:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration (for print settings)
  SOST: SAPconnect Send Requests (for email and other electronic outputs)
  
  
  
  Output Type Examples: Common output types include:
  
  Print (for physical documents)
  Email (for electronic communication)
  Fax (for sending documents via fax)
  Archive (for storing documents electronically)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific bugs or issues related to output types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message A053 and successfully select an output type for your transaction.