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

>A053 - Overview

• 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