How To Fix LSOPV055 - Select a valid output medium

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSOPV - Training Management (Copy of Message Class PV)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Select a valid output medium

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSOPV055 - Select a valid output medium ?

  The SAP error message LSOPV055: Select a valid output medium typically occurs in the context of output management, particularly when trying to process or send output (like print, email, etc.) for documents such as purchase orders, invoices, or delivery notes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid output medium for the document you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Medium Configuration: The output type may not have a valid output medium assigned in the configuration.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type being used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the document type.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output medium.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for output processing.
  Output Device Issues: The output device (like a printer) may not be configured correctly or may be offline.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) and check the configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., V1 for sales, EF for purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type you are using has a valid output medium assigned (e.g., print, email, fax).
  
  
  
  Verify Output Medium:
  
  Ensure that the output medium (like print, email, etc.) is correctly set up in the output type configuration.
  If you are trying to send an email, ensure that the email settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output medium. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document you are trying to process. Ensure it is in a state that allows for output processing.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  If the output medium is a printer, check the configuration of the printer in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the printer is set up correctly and is online.
  
  
  
  Test Output:
  
  You can test the output type using the transaction code VV21 (for sales) or ME9A (for purchasing) to see if the output can be generated successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  VV21: Maintain Output Types for Sales Documents
  ME9A: Output Analysis for Purchasing Documents
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and configuration.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying system issues or configurations that need to be addressed.