How To Fix WS736 - Error occured during issue output for document &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Error occured during issue output for document &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS736 - Error occured during issue output for document &1. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS736 Error occurred during issue output for document &1.
  
  1. Cause
  The error WS736 typically occurs in SAP when there is a problem during the output processing (printing, emailing, or transmitting) of a document, such as a delivery note, invoice, or order confirmation. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the document number for which the output failed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Output determination issues: The system cannot find a valid output type or condition record for the document.
  Communication problems: Issues with the output device (printer, email server, fax, etc.) or communication settings.
  Incorrect or missing partner data: The recipient's address or communication details are incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization problems: The user or system does not have the necessary permissions to execute the output.
  Program or form errors: Problems in the print program, smart form, or Adobe form used for output.
  Spool request errors: The spool request for the output could not be created or processed.
  Configuration errors: Missing or incorrect configuration in output determination procedures or output types.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WS736 error, follow these steps:
  a) Check the Output Determination
  
  Verify that the output type is correctly assigned to the document type.
  Check if the condition records for output determination are maintained and valid for the document.
  Use transaction NACE (or BRF+ in newer systems) to review output types and condition records.
  
  b) Verify Partner and Communication Data
  
  Check the partner functions and their communication details (email, fax, printer, etc.) in the document.
  Ensure the recipient's address and output device are correctly maintained.
  
  c) Check the Output Device and Communication Settings
  
  Verify that the output device (printer, email server, fax) is correctly configured and reachable.
  Test the output device independently (e.g., print a test page).
  
  d) Review Authorization
  
  Ensure the user or background job running the output has the necessary authorizations.
  
  e) Analyze the Output Program/Form
  
  Check the print program or form associated with the output type for errors.
  Use transaction SP01 to check spool requests and error logs.
  Debug the output program if necessary.
  
  f) Reprocess the Output
  
  Use transaction VL02N (for deliveries) or the relevant transaction to re-trigger the output.
  Use the output log to identify specific errors.
  
  g) Check System Logs and Notes
  
  Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for related error messages.
  Search SAP Notes for known issues related to WS736 and your SAP version.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE – Output determination
  VL02N – Change delivery (for reprocessing output)
  SP01 – Spool request monitoring
  SLG1 – Application log
  SM21 – System log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS736 and your specific module (SD, MM, FI, etc.).
  
  
  Common Modules Affected:  
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution) – delivery, billing documents  
  MM (Materials Management) – purchase orders, goods receipts  
  FI (Financial Accounting) – invoices, payment documents
  
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  If the error occurs during delivery note printing, check the output type assigned to the delivery document, verify the printer settings, and ensure the print program and form are active and error-free.
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Output determination failure, communication issues, missing partner data, authorization, or form errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Check output determination, partner data, output device, authorizations, and output program/form. Reprocess output.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions NACE, VL02N, SP01, SLG1; check SAP Notes; verify system logs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific document type and module context, I can help you with more tailored troubleshooting steps.