How To Fix FR177 - Select an output type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Select an output type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR177 - Select an output type ?

  The SAP error message FR177, which states "Select an output type," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional documents that require output processing (like printing or emailing).
  Cause:
  The error message FR177 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Output Type: The system does not have a default output type defined for the document type you are working with.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type may not be assigned to the specific document or may not be configured correctly in the output determination procedure.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records available for the output type in the relevant configuration.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the output type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR177 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check the output type configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Type:
  
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the document type you are working with. This can be done in the output determination procedure settings.
  Check the output determination procedure assigned to the document type and ensure that the output type is included.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If there are no condition records for the output type, you may need to create them. This can be done using transaction codes like VV21 (for sales documents) or MEK1 (for purchasing documents).
  Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output type to be triggered.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as NACE, VV21, MEK1, and SPRO (for configuration).
  Output Determination Procedure: Understand how output determination works in SAP, including the use of condition records and the sequence of output types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and the FR177 error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.