How To Fix VW085 - No output has been selected for printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No output has been selected for printing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW085 - No output has been selected for printing ?

  The SAP error message VW085 "No output has been selected for printing" typically occurs when you attempt to print a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice) but the system does not find any output type that has been configured for printing. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document you are trying to print has not been defined or is not set up correctly in the system.
  Output Condition Records Missing: There are no condition records for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., sales, delivery).
  Output Determination Procedure: The output determination procedure may not be correctly assigned to the document type or may not be configured properly.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for printing (e.g., it may be incomplete or not yet released).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) and check if the output type is defined for the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the output type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code (e.g., NACE) to maintain condition records for the output type. Ensure that the necessary records exist for the document type and the relevant conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the output determination procedure assigned to the document type. Ensure that it includes the output type you want to use.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document you are trying to print. Ensure it is complete and in a state that allows for printing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the output type. Check with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Test Output:
  
  After making changes, test the output again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  VV21 (Maintain Output Types for Sales Documents)
  VV22 (Change Output Types for Sales Documents)
  VV23 (Display Output Types for Sales Documents)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output types and printing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VW085 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.