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

  • Show details Hide details
  • 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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • 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

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


Related SAP Error Messages

Click the links below to see the following related messages:
  • KY483 Select at least one column
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • KY482 String &1 was not found
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • KY485 This output type cannot be selected
    What causes this issue? You have attempted to set a different output type for the report. However, the desired output type is only possible for those...

  • KY486 This function cannot be selected
    What causes this issue? You made a change to the report definition. This change is only permitted for certain report output types. The output type &q...

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant