How To Fix PAB061 - The entered output type has to be defined for a print form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The entered output type has to be defined for a print form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB061 - The entered output type has to be defined for a print form ?

  The SAP error message PAB061 indicates that the output type you are trying to use for a print form is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to print a document (like an invoice, delivery note, etc.) and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified output type.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may be defined, but it is not correctly linked to the relevant application or document type.
  Missing Print Form: The print form associated with the output type may not be available or properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAB061 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE.
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., V1 for Sales, V2 for Shipping, etc.).
  Check if the output type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type:
  
  If the output type is missing, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the necessary details, including the output type, description, and any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Assign Print Form:
  
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to a print form. You can do this in the same NACE transaction by selecting the output type and checking the "Processing routines" section.
  Make sure that the correct print form (Smart Form or SAPscript) is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check for Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the output type is linked to the correct document type. This can also be checked in the NACE transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration (to check spool settings)
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms
  SE71: To create or modify SAPscript forms
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring output types and print forms.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to output types and print forms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAB061 error and successfully print the document using the desired output type.