How To Fix PAB838 - No output could be created as Output Control is not configured properly.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 838

• Message text: No output could be created as Output Control is not configured properly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB838 - No output could be created as Output Control is not configured properly. ?

  The SAP error message PAB838 indicates that there is an issue with the output control configuration in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to generate output (such as printouts, emails, or other forms of communication) due to improper settings or missing configurations in the output management system.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type required for the document or transaction is not defined in the system.
  Output Condition Records Missing: There are no condition records for the output type, meaning the system does not know when or how to trigger the output.
  Output Control Configuration: The output control settings for the specific document type or application are not properly configured.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process outputs.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output generation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check if the output type is defined for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured with the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to create or maintain condition records for the output type. Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output to be triggered.
  
  
  
  Review Output Control Settings:
  
  Check the output control settings in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales Document, Purchase Order) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Verify that the output determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and process outputs. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document for which the output is being generated. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for output creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output generation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SP01: Output Controller (to view output requests)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output control and the PAB838 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PAB838 error message in SAP.