How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG021 - No printing method for OR item of document &1 &2 with item id &3 set.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No printing method for OR item of document &1 &2 with item id &3 set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG021 - No printing method for OR item of document &1 &2 with item id &3 set. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG021 indicates that there is no printing method configured for a specific order item in the document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with output management in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the printing method for the order item has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the output determination settings.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type associated with the order item may not have a valid printing method assigned.
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the order may not be set up correctly to allow for printing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary printing configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the output type for the document is correctly defined and that a valid printing method is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Printing Method:
  
  Navigate to the output type configuration and check if a printing method is assigned.
  If not, assign a suitable printing method that corresponds to the document type and item.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the order is correctly configured to allow printing.
  Check if the document type is linked to the correct output type.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output determination settings and printing methods.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), NACE (for output types), or SOST (to check the status of output messages).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and printing methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.