How To Fix RECPSF042 - Choose an output device

RECPSF042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Choose an output device

What causes this issue?

You have to define an output device (required entry field).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

We recommend specifying an output device in the user master record so
that you do not have to repeat the entry every time you start the
system.
To do so, use one of the following options:
(1) If you are currently in a correspondence program:
Choose the output device in the <ZK>Output Control</> tab page and then
flag @LX@ <ZK>Use Default Output Device</>.
(2) Change the setting in the user master record. The field is under the
<ZK>Defaults</> tab page in the <ZK>Spool Control</> area. Your changes
take effect the next time you log on:
<DS:TRAN.SU3>Change the user master record now</>.
Choose the menu path <ZK>System -> User Profile -> Own Data </>
You will find more information on defining the output device
<DS:DE.RECPTDDEST>here</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF042 - Choose an output device ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF042: Choose an output device typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP but has not specified an output device (printer) for the print job. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, invoices, or other documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Output Device Selected: The user has not selected a printer or output device in the print dialog.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user’s default printer may not be configured in their user profile.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be properly configured or may not be available in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Output Device:
  
  When prompted with the error message, go back to the print dialog and select an appropriate output device from the list.
  Ensure that the selected device is active and available.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer:
  
  Go to the