How To Fix EI008 - Please select at least one output type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Please select at least one output type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI008 - Please select at least one output type ?

  The SAP error message EI008, which states "Please select at least one output type," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when you are trying to process documents such as sales orders, purchase orders, or delivery documents. This error indicates that the system requires at least one output type to be selected for the document you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  No Output Type Defined: The document you are trying to process does not have any output types defined in the output determination procedure.
  Output Type Not Selected: You may have not selected any output type manually when trying to process the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of output types in the relevant output determination procedure.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are working with may not have any associated output types configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Types:
  
  Go to the document you are working with (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Navigate to the output section and check if any output types are available.
  If none are available, you may need to configure them.
  
  
  
  Configure Output Types:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to access the output determination configuration.
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Check the output types defined for the relevant document type and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Select Output Type:
  
  If output types are available, ensure that you select at least one output type before proceeding with the document processing.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured to allow for output types.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output determination configuration.
  VV21, VV22, VV23 - Create, change, and display output types for sales documents.
  ME9A, ME9F - Output determination for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify output types and configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.