How To Fix DPCOMMON_RFC_MSG014 - Output type for document type & is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPCOMMON_RFC_MSG - Dealer Portal: Common: Backend Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Output type for document type & is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPCOMMON_RFC_MSG014 - Output type for document type & is initial ?

  The SAP error message DPCOMMON_RFC_MSG014 indicates that the output type for a specific document type is not defined or is set to initial (blank). This typically occurs in scenarios where an output type is expected for a document (like an invoice, order, etc.), but the system cannot find a valid output type configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type for the specified document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not have an associated output type.
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of an output type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling output types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check the configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type is defined for the specific document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type:
  
  If the output type is missing, you can create a new output type or modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct document type and that the necessary conditions for output determination are met.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the output determination procedure assigned to the document type. Ensure that it includes the necessary conditions to trigger the output type.
  You can find this in the same NACE transaction under the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After making changes, test the output determination by creating or processing the document again to see if the output type is now being determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to output processing, review the code to ensure it is functioning as expected and not interfering with standard output determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output types and output determination procedures.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify where it fails to find the output type.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message DPCOMMON_RFC_MSG014 and ensure that the output type is correctly configured for the specified document type.