How To Fix VD_OC_EMAIL007 - You must fill the output type

VD_OC_EMAIL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VD_OC_EMAIL - Output Control Additional Email Message Class

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You must fill the output type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VD_OC_EMAIL007 - You must fill the output type ?

  The SAP error message VD_OC_EMAIL007 indicates that an output type must be specified for the email output in the context of sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error typically occurs when trying to send an email without having defined the necessary output type in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type: The primary cause of this error is that the output type for the email communication has not been defined or is not assigned to the relevant document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for output types in the SAP system.
  Document Type Settings: The specific document type may not have the email output type configured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Check the output types defined for the specific document type (e.g., sales order, quotation).
  Ensure that the email