How To Fix CO672 - Output device for order type &, plant &, MRP & not correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Output device for order type &, plant &, MRP & not correctly maintained

What causes this issue?

For one of the lists to be printed
no entry was found in the output device
the entry in the output device could not be evaluated (you should
contact your system administrator)
no printer could be determined because the output device control ran
into an empty table entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the output device control
for production orders (
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPFOPK8>Define print control</>) or
for process orders (
<DS:SIMG.PPPI_PO_383>Define print control</>)
If you want to use the printer from your user default values, check
whether the entry has been maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO672 - Output device for order type &, plant &, MRP & not correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message CO672 indicates that there is an issue with the output device configuration for a specific order type, plant, and MRP area. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid output device for the specified parameters, which can prevent the generation of necessary documents (like production orders, purchase orders, etc.) associated with that order type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Device Configuration: The output device for the specified order type and plant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The output device may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant order type or plant.
  MRP Area Issues: If the MRP area is not properly set up or linked to the order type, it can lead to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output device settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if the output device is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the output device is assigned to the correct order type and plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Device for Order Type:
  
  Use transaction code OCO1 to maintain the output device for the order type.
  Ensure that the output device is correctly assigned to the relevant order type and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify MRP Area Settings:
  
  Check the MRP area settings in transaction code OMD0 to ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the order type.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain output device settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output generation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  OCO1: Maintain Output Device for Order Type
  OMD0: MRP Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output device configuration and order type settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO672 error and ensure that the output device is correctly maintained for the specified order type, plant, and MRP area.