How To Fix FR824 - Choose output type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Choose output type

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR824 - Choose output type ?

  The SAP error message FR824, which states "Choose 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 usually arises when:
  
  No Output Type is Defined: The system does not have a default output type set for the document you are trying to process.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type may not be assigned to the document type or the specific transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of output determination settings in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the output type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR824 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the output determination settings for the specific application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Output Control > Output Determination).
  Ensure that the output type is defined and properly configured for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Type:
  
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the document type in the relevant customizing settings.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution, check the output types assigned to the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Select Output Type Manually:
  
  If the system prompts you to choose an output type, you can manually select an appropriate output type from the list provided.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select output types. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After making changes, test the output determination process to ensure that the output type is now being recognized and processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like NACE (for output types) to view and maintain output types and their configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the FR824 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR824 error and ensure that the appropriate output type is selected for your document processing needs.