How To Fix WOST_WSPO_TOOLS006 - Output type &1 is not active or has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSPO_TOOLS - Message Class for PO tools

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Output type &1 is not active or has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS006 - Output type &1 is not active or has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS006 indicates that the output type specified (denoted by &1) is either not active or has been deleted in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of output determination, where the system is trying to process an output type for a document (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) but cannot find a valid configuration for it.
  Causes:
  
  Output Type Not Active: The output type may not be activated in the configuration settings. This can happen if the output type was created but not properly configured or activated.
  Output Type Deleted: The output type may have been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the output type, such as missing conditions or incorrect assignment to the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the output type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., NACE for output types).
  Select the appropriate application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Check if the output type is listed and ensure it is active. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Output Type:
  
  If the output type has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the output type again in the configuration and ensuring all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the output determination procedure is correctly set up and that the output type is assigned to the relevant document type.
  Check the condition records associated with the output type to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the output type. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring output types and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Output Types: Output types are used in various SAP modules (like SD, MM) to manage how documents are communicated (e.g., print, email).
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the output determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the output type is correctly configured and active in your SAP system.