How To Fix RECPSF161 - No document output; see error log &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No document output; see error log &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can also use transaction <DS:TRAN.RECALA>RECALA</> to evaluate the
error log.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF161 - No document output; see error log &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF161: No document output; see error log &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the output processing of a document in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to print or send documents (like invoices, purchase orders, etc.) and indicates that the system could not generate the output as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Configuration: The output type may not be configured correctly for the document type you are trying to process.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Error in Output Determination: The output determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not finding a valid output.
  Technical Issues: There could be issues with the underlying print program or smart forms/Adobe forms that are supposed to generate the output.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) and verify that the output type is correctly configured for the document type.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct application area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Check if condition records for the output type exist. You can do this in the relevant transaction (e.g., for sales documents, use transaction VV11/VV12).
  If records are missing, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly set up and that the necessary conditions are met for the output to be triggered.
  
  
  
  Check Error Log:
  
  Review the error log mentioned in the message (indicated by &1) for more specific details about what went wrong. This log can provide insights into the exact issue that caused the output failure.
  
  
  
  Test the Output Program:
  
  If the output is generated by a custom program or form, test it independently to ensure it works as expected. Check for any runtime errors or issues in the form design.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output processing. Check roles and authorizations related to output management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types Configuration)
  VV11/VV12 (Maintain Output Condition Records)
  SP01 (Spool Request Overview) to check if any spool requests were generated.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on output management and troubleshooting output issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECPSF161 error in your SAP system.