How To Fix ARBERP_CFG057 - Output type does not exist; check Customizing for message control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_CFG - Message class for ARBERP_CFG Customizing Views

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Output type does not exist; check Customizing for message control

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_CFG057 - Output type does not exist; check Customizing for message control ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_CFG057 indicates that the output type you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to process an output (like a printout, email, or other forms of communication) for a document (such as an invoice, order, etc.), and the system cannot find the corresponding output type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type: The specified output type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the message control settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type.
  Document Type Mismatch: The output type may not be assigned to the specific document type you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (Message Control).
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., V1 for Sales, V2 for Purchasing, etc.).
  Check if the output type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Type:
  
  If the output type does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the necessary details such as Output Type, Description, and other relevant fields.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct application and document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Type to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the relevant document type in the configuration.
  This can be done in the same NACE transaction by selecting the output type and checking the "Access Sequence" and "Condition Records".
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  If the output type exists but is not being triggered, check the condition records for the output type.
  You can do this by going to the relevant transaction (e.g., for sales documents, use transaction VV31 to maintain condition records).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Message Control configuration.
  VV31: Maintain condition records for output types.
  VV32: Change condition records for output types.
  VV33: Display condition records for output types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output types and message control.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and message control.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_CFG057 error and ensure that the output types are correctly configured in your SAP system.