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

PAB838 - Overview

• 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