How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES006 - Output type must not be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Output type must not be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES006 - Output type must not be initial. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES006 indicates that the output type for a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or other output-related documents) is not specified or is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with output management in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type: The output type field is left blank or not defined in the relevant document.
  Configuration Issues: The output type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not have an associated output type defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently not selected an output type when processing the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output determination) and ensure that the output type is defined for the document type you are working with.
  Verify that the output type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Specify Output Type:
  
  When creating or processing the document, ensure that you select a valid output type. This can often be done in the output section of the document.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type in the configuration to ensure that it has an associated output type.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify output types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the output type is being set or not set. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to output management and output types for specific details on configuration and usage.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.