How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG014 - The form type must be specified.

APOC_OC_CONFIG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The form type must be specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG014 - The form type must be specified. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG014 with the description "The form type must be specified" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of a form type in the system. This error indicates that a required parameter, specifically the form type, has not been provided or is missing in the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The form type has not been defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the form type may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the expected values.
  User Input Error: The user may have failed to specify the form type when executing a transaction or report that requires it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Ensure that the form type is defined and correctly configured. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant APO module.
  
  
  
  Specify