How To Fix EBR537 - Error while preparing the "process order" doc. for output (DocType &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Error while preparing the "process order" doc. for output (DocType &1)

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred while preparing the <LS>Process order</>
document for output. The corresponding document type &V1& has not been
defined in your system.
INCLUDE NA_FU_NO OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Define document type &V1& of document class <LS>PDF</> in Customizing
for <LS>ArchiveLink</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR537 - Error while preparing the "process order" doc. for output (DocType &1) ?

  The SAP error message EBR537 indicates that there is an issue while preparing the "process order" document for output. This error typically occurs in the context of output management in SAP, particularly when dealing with process orders in the production environment.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the process order may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no valid condition records for the output type in the system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the output determination procedure or issues with the communication method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EBR537 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE and check the configuration for the output type related to process orders. Ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Order Data:
  
  Check the process order for completeness. Ensure that all required fields are filled in and that the order is in a valid status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the output has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Output Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV31 to check if there are valid condition records for the output type. If not, create the necessary records.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output determination process to identify any technical issues. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the relevant function modules.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types Configuration)
  VV31 (Maintain Output Condition Records)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE37 (Function Module)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and process orders for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EBR537 error in SAP.