How To Fix CH316 - Program/form routine not allowed for send direction "D"

CH316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Program/form routine not allowed for send direction "D"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH316 - Program/form routine not allowed for send direction "D" ?

  The SAP error message CH316, which states "Program/form routine not allowed for send direction 'D'", typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc processing or when dealing with output processing in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or the program/form routine that is being used for sending data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the output type or the associated program/form routine is not correctly configured for the sending direction 'D' (which usually stands for 'Data' or 'Dispatch').
  Missing or Incompatible Program/Form Routine: The program or form routine specified for the output type may not be compatible with the sending direction or may not exist.
  Output Type Settings: The output type may not be set up to handle the specific sending direction, leading to this error when an attempt is made to process it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the output