How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG115 - Selected output type &1 is not valid for this application.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Selected output type &1 is not valid for this application.

What causes this issue?

The selected output type is not valid for the selected application.

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?

Select a valid output type or switch to the application where the
selected output type belongs to. You see the assignment of output type
to application when using the search help of the output type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG115 - Selected output type &1 is not valid for this application. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG115 indicates that the selected output type (denoted as &1 in the message) is not valid for the specific application you are working with in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the output type configuration and the application context in which it is being used.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system for the specific application or process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Output Type: The output type may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Application Context Mismatch: The output type may not be applicable for the specific application or transaction you are using.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the use of the selected output type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for output types in the relevant application area (e.g., in APO, this could be in the configuration for the specific planning area).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate application.
  
  
  
  Validate Output Type:
  
  Verify that the output type you are trying to use is valid for the specific application context. You can do this by checking the documentation or configuration guides for the application.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Output Type:
  
  If the output type does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the selected output type. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific application to understand the valid output types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SOST (to check output status) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.