How To Fix FB818 - Acct type & is not supported as addressee; no output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Acct type & is not supported as addressee; no output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB818 - Acct type & is not supported as addressee; no output ?

  The SAP error message FB818 indicates that the account type specified in the transaction is not supported as an addressee for the output. This typically occurs when trying to generate an output (like a document or a report) for a transaction that involves a specific account type that does not have the necessary configuration for output processing.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Account Type: The account type specified in the transaction (e.g., customer, vendor, or general ledger account) is not configured to receive the output.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type you are trying to use may not be set up for the specific account type in the output determination procedure.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the account may not have the necessary details filled in, such as communication methods (e.g., email, print).
  Output Condition Records: There may be no condition records defined for the output type and account type combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Type: Verify the account type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid type that can receive outputs.
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination configuration in SAP (Transaction code: NACE).
  Check the output type settings for the relevant application area (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the output type is configured to support the account type in question.
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  For customer accounts, check the customer master data (Transaction code: FD03) to ensure that the communication method is maintained.
  For vendor accounts, check the vendor master data (Transaction code: FK03).
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If necessary, create or maintain condition records for the output type and account type combination in the output determination settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  FK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB818 error and successfully generate the desired output.