How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CORR117 - Policy &1: Error during output of document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CORR -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Policy &1: Error during output of document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR117 - Policy &1: Error during output of document &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR117 Policy &1: Error during output of document &2 typically indicates that there was an issue during the output processing of a document related to a specific policy in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when generating documents like invoices, notifications, or other output types associated with a policy.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the output settings for the policy or document type.
  Missing Data: Required data for the document output may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output process.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the output device or communication issues with the output medium (e.g., printer, email).
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the custom code or standard SAP programs that handle the output.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the output configuration for the policy and document type in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., transaction SPRO). Ensure that all necessary output types are correctly configured.
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required fields and data for the document are populated correctly. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the policy or related documents.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the output has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Output Device: If the output is supposed to go to a printer or email, ensure that the output device is correctly configured and operational. You can check this in transaction SPAD for printers.
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the output process.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the output program to identify any specific lines of code that may be causing the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SPAD (Output Devices).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and document processing for policies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.