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SAP how-to guides · Lesson

Configure output

Quick answer

Output uses the condition technique (like pricing).

Key takeaways

  • Identify the output type (e.g. order confirmation) and the application (SD, MM).
  • Maintain the condition technique: condition tables, access sequences, and the output determination procedure.
  • Create condition records specifying when the output triggers, to whom, and the medium (print/email/EDI).
  • Watch out: Following steps without understanding the concept.

Step by step

  • Identify the output type (e.g. order confirmation) and the application (SD, MM).
  • Maintain the condition technique: condition tables, access sequences, and the output determination procedure.
  • Create condition records specifying when the output triggers, to whom, and the medium (print/email/EDI).
  • Assign the form (SmartForm/Adobe Form) for the layout.
  • Test by creating a document and checking the output is issued in the right medium/format.

Notes and tips

Output uses the condition technique (like pricing). The usual issues are: output not triggering (missing/wrong condition record), wrong medium, or form/layout errors. EDI output is issued as IDocs to partners. S/4HANA has a newer output management framework with cloud-friendly forms, know which your system uses.

Common pitfalls

  • Following steps without understanding the concept.
  • Skipping testing in a non-production system.
  • Applying blindly to a different scenario.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which statement is true of Configure output?

    • A. The usual issues are: output not triggering (missing/wrong condition record), wrong medium, or form/layout…
    • B. SAP interviews for freshers (entry-level/graduates) focus on fundamentals, aptitude and enthusiasm, since you…
    • C. PP configuration (customizing) sets up production planning to match the manufacturing environment, order…
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    A. The usual issues are: output not triggering (missing/wrong condition record), wrong medium, or form/layout…

    Covered in the “Notes and tips” section of this lesson.

  2. Which of these also applies to Configure output?

    • A. Using the wrong variant (e.g. create vs change vs display).
    • B. EDI output is issued as IDocs to partners.
    • C. Assuming GUI is obsolete, it is still essential for config and dev.
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    B. EDI output is issued as IDocs to partners.

    Covered in the “Notes and tips” section of this lesson.

  3. Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers Configure output?

    • A. SAP APIs
    • B. SAP interview questions
    • C. SAP how-to guides
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    C. SAP how-to guides

    This lesson sits in the SAP how-to guides section of the Learn SAP course.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Configure output refer to in SAP?

Output determination controls the documents/messages SAP sends (confirmations, invoices) via print, email or EDI. This guide outlines configuring it.

What is worth remembering about Configure output in practice?

Output uses the condition technique (like pricing).

What is another point to note about Configure output?

Identify the output type (e.g. order confirmation) and the application (SD, MM). Maintain the condition technique: condition tables, access sequences, and the output determination procedure. Create condition records specifying when the output triggers, to whom, and the medium (print/email/EDI).

What tends to go wrong with Configure output?

Following steps without understanding the concept. Skipping testing in a non-production system. Applying blindly to a different scenario.
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