How To Fix VLD006 - Output type &1 cannot be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLD - Printing Output

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Output type &1 cannot be printed

What causes this issue?

You tried to print with an output type based on NAST.

System Response

Printing is not supported with output types based on NAST.

How to fix this error?

Switch to output management. For more information on this topic, go to
http:/help.sap.com/s4hana and choose the relevant cloud release. Then,
follow the path <LS>Product Assistance -> Supply Chain -> Logistics and
Order Fulfillment -> Delivery Management -> Output -> Output Management
for Outbound Delivery Documents</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLD006 - Output type &1 cannot be printed ?

  The SAP error message VLD006, which states "Output type &1 cannot be printed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of the output type in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the output medium, processing routines, and conditions.
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., sales orders, delivery documents).
  Output Device Issues: The output device specified for the output type may not be available or correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow printing (e.g., it may be incomplete or not yet released).
  Form Issues: The associated print form may not be available or may have errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE to check the configuration of the output type.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined for the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Delivery).
  Verify that the output medium is set correctly (e.g., print, email).
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VV11 (or VV12 to change) to maintain condition records for the output type.
  Ensure that the necessary conditions are met for the output type to trigger.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction code SPAD.
  Ensure that the output device is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print documents. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is in a state that allows printing. For example, ensure that the document is complete and has been saved.
  
  
  
  Check Print Form:
  
  Verify that the print form associated with the output type is available and correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  VV11/VV12: Maintain Output Condition Records
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SMARTFORMS/SE71: Form Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the output type or printing errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VLD006 error message in SAP.