How To Fix CM_CBESCOM098 - Output device could not be determined

CM_CBESCOM098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM - Message Class for ESComXML Outbound Processing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Output device could not be determined

Schirmnachricht Nummer 082

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the output device or the print
parameters.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Define an output device in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_DDS_100_10_26>Assign Default Output Device</> according to
the following attributes:
Communication &V1&
Business process &V2&
Initiator &V3&
Country &V4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM098 - Output device could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM098 indicates that the output device for a print job could not be determined. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device Configuration: The output device you are trying to use may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Output Device Name: The name of the output device specified in the print settings may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Device Status: The output device may be offline, disabled, or in an error state.
  Print Parameters: The print parameters may not be set correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the output device.
  Logical Destination Issues: If using logical destinations, there may be issues with the configuration of the