In SAP S/4HANA output management, decision tables are used to determine the various output parameters (output type, recipient, form template, and so on). Basically, the different output parameters are maintained in separate decision tables. An example of this can be seen in the graphic below.

The maintenance of the output parameters in the different decision tables is done in the Output Parameter Determination application through so-called determination steps. There are eight determination steps available with different result columns:
- Output Type
- Recipient
- Channel
- Printer Settings
- E-Mail Settings
- E-Mail Recipient
- Form Template
- and Output Relevance
A decision table consists of condition columns (white columns) and one or more result column(s) (green columns). Rules are defined in the condition columns. If these rules are met, the result is returned. The result(s) are the output parameters. If necessary, you can add new condition columns in the table settings.
Example: Imagine a company that manufactures toys for children and supplies various customers around the world. The toys are sold through different sales organizations via various distribution channels. One condition is: if the sales organization "Germany" sells via the "End Customer" distribution channel, then the result is that the order confirmation is sent to the customer only by email. Another condition is: if the same sales organization sells via the "Wholesale" distribution channel, then the result is that the order confirmation is printed and sent by mail.
Check out the following demo to get a basic understanding of the Output Parameter Determination Application.