How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES124 - No output device has been set.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 124

• Message text: No output device has been set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES124 - No output device has been set. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES124 ("No output device has been set") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires output to be printed or sent to a specific output device, but no output device has been configured or selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Output Device Configured: The user has not set a default output device in their user profile.
  Missing Output Device: The output device specified in the transaction or report is not available or has not been defined in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output device.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction or report may not have an output device defined in its settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Default Output Device:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the output devices available and ensure that at least one is configured and active.
  Set a default output device in your user profile by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and entering your user ID. Under the "Defaults" tab, specify a default output device.
  
  
  
  Select Output Device During Execution:
  
  When executing the report or transaction, look for an option to select the output device manually. Ensure that you choose an available and valid output device.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to transaction settings, check the configuration of the report or transaction to ensure that it is set up to use an output device.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SPAD: Used for managing output devices in SAP.
  Transaction SU01: Used for user maintenance, where you can set user defaults including output devices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO and output management for further details on configuring output devices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute your reports or transactions in SAP APO.