How To Fix O9811 - For plant level output det./printing, shipment must be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 811

• Message text: For plant level output det./printing, shipment must be activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9811 - For plant level output det./printing, shipment must be activated ?

  The SAP error message O9811 indicates that for the plant-level output determination and printing, the shipment must be activated. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and shipping processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with output types related to shipments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process output determination for a shipment, but the necessary configuration for output determination is not activated for the relevant plant. This can happen due to:
  
  Output Type Not Configured: The output type for the shipment may not be properly configured in the system.
  Plant Settings: The specific plant settings for output determination may not be activated.
  Missing Shipment Configuration: The shipment document type may not have the necessary output settings defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O9811 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Logistics Execution).
  Check the output types for shipments and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Shipment Output:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the output determination for shipments is activated for the relevant plant.
  You may need to define the output type and assign it to the shipment document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings for output determination are correctly set up.
  Check if the plant is assigned to the output type and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Test Output Determination:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output determination process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE, SPRO, VL02N (for shipment processing).
  Output Types: Understand the different output types available for shipments and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output determination and the O9811 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O9811 error and ensure that output determination for shipments is properly configured and activated in your SAP system.