How To Fix E0204 - Output was written to file '&'

E0204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Output was written to file '&'

What causes this issue?

The selected results were written to the specified file correctly.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0204 - Output was written to file '&' ?

  The SAP error message E0204, which states "Output was written to file '&'", typically indicates that a report or output has been generated and saved to a file instead of being displayed on the screen or printed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help you address the issue effectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may be configured to write to a file instead of displaying the output on the screen or sending it to a printer.
  User Settings: The user may have set their output preferences to save reports to a file.
  Program Logic: The ABAP program or report may have been designed to generate output in a file format (e.g., CSV, TXT) for further processing or storage.
  Spool Request: The output may have been directed to a spool request that is configured to save the output to a file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction