How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC108 - Output type &1 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Output type &1 not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC108 - Output type &1 not active ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC108 Output type &1 not active typically indicates that a specific output type (denoted by &1) is not currently active in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to generate output for a document or transaction that requires a specific output type that has not been configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Output Type: The output type specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The output type may not be properly configured in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Missing Customization: The output type may not have been set up in the customizing settings for the relevant module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the output type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Output Type:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., NACE for output types).
  Select the application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Find the output type specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the output type is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the output type is correctly configured with the necessary settings (e.g., medium, processing routines).
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the relevant document types or conditions.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Check if the output type is included in the relevant output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the output type.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output generation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for customizing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output types and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific output type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the output type is active and properly configured in your SAP system.