How To Fix KY484 - This output type cannot be selected

KY484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 484

• Message text: This output type cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to set a different output type for the report. The
desired output type is, however, only possible for those reports where
the performance setting "Read upon each navigation step" is not
activated.

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?

Choose either the performance setting "Read all data" before you change
the output type, or choose an output type that can be combined with the
current output type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY484 - This output type cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message KY484, which states "This output type cannot be selected," typically occurs in the context of output determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents, sales orders, or other output-related processes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings in the output determination procedure or the output type not being assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  Condition Records: There may be no condition records maintained for the output type in the relevant application area (e.g., sales, billing). If there are no valid condition records, the output type cannot be selected.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may not be in a status that allows for the output type to be generated. For example, if the document is incomplete or has not