How To Fix GR447 - Enter a valid output medium

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Enter a valid output medium

What causes this issue?

You can only enter the values '0' , '1', '2' or '3' as the output
medium:

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

'0',,output to screen or printer
'1',,output to a file on the application server
'2',,output to a file on the presentation server
'3',,output to screen or department printer (currently only supported
for CO reports)
<ZH>Exception:</>
When you vary a report group, you can currently only use values '0' and
'1' as the output medium.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR447 - Enter a valid output medium ?

  The SAP error message GR447 ("Enter a valid output medium") typically occurs when there is an issue with the output medium configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of printing or sending documents (like purchase orders, invoices, etc.) where the system expects a valid output medium to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Medium: The output medium (e.g., print, email, fax) is not specified or is incorrectly configured in the output settings.
  Invalid Output Medium: The output medium entered is not recognized by the system or is not valid for the document type being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The output type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of valid output mediums.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain output mediums.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings for the relevant document type (e.g., transaction NACE for output types).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured with valid output mediums.
  
  
  
  Specify a Valid Output Medium:
  
  When creating or processing the document, ensure that a valid output medium is selected. Common output mediums include:
  
  Print (1)
  Email (2)
  Fax (3)
  Archive (5)
  
  
  If you are using a custom output type, ensure that it has been set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified output medium. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Output Type:
  
  Use transaction NACE to test the output type and see if it generates the expected output. This can help identify if the issue is with the output type configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring output types and mediums.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration (for printer settings)
  SOST: Send Requests (for email output)
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration: Ensure that the output type is linked to the correct application and that the output medium is defined in the output type settings.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the output determination process to see where it fails to find a valid output medium.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR447 error and ensure that valid output mediums are configured and used in your SAP system.