How To Fix GR447 - Enter a valid output medium

GR447 - Overview

• 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