How To Fix STEP415 - CC8 Ouput switched off: Class &1 (Name: &2; Type &3) ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 415

• Message text: CC8 Ouput switched off: Class &1 (Name: &2; Type &3) ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP415 - CC8 Ouput switched off: Class &1 (Name: &2; Type &3) ignored ?

  The SAP error message "STEP415 CC8 Output switched off: Class &1 (Name: &2; Type &3) ignored" typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management system, particularly when dealing with output types and classes in the context of document processing or print jobs.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the output for a specific class (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) has been switched off or disabled. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type associated with the document may not be configured correctly or may have been deactivated.
  User Settings: The user or system settings may have been configured to suppress certain output types.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  Output Device Issues: The output device may not be available or configured correctly, leading to the output being ignored.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is active and properly configured for the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  Check if the user-specific settings are suppressing the output. This can be done in the user profile settings or output control settings.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document that is generating the output. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for output processing.
  
  
  
  Output Device Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output device in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the device is available and correctly set up for the output type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output processing logic to identify any additional conditions that may be causing the output to be suppressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to output management for any specific guidance or known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SOST: Send Requests (to check if the output was sent)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to output management that may address this issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.