How To Fix M8441 - Message type & does not support output medium &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Message type & does not support output medium &

What causes this issue?

In processing <DS:GLOS.message>messages</>, you want a message which is
assigned message type &1 to be output on the output device &2. This
device is not supported by the message type.

System Response

The system will not process the message.

How to fix this error?

To avoid further messages being created with this device, you should
configure message determination in Customizing for Invoice
Verification. This involves Message type (<DS:TRAN.M806>Proceed</>) and
Message condition record (<DS:TRAN.MRM2>Proceed</>).
The IMG contains information on which output devices are supported by
messages.
Messages already generated for which an output device not supported was
defined are not processed.
Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8441 - Message type & does not support output medium & ?

  The SAP error message M8441 typically indicates that there is an issue with the output medium configuration for a specific message type in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error occurs when the system is unable to process the output due to an unsupported output medium for the specified message type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Output Medium Configuration: The output medium defined for the message type is not supported or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Missing Output Type: The output type may not be defined for the specific document or message type you are trying to process.
  Incompatibility: The output medium you are trying to use (e.g., print, email, fax) is not compatible with the message type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the output processing, they may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for customizing).
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Materials Management).
  Check the output type associated with the message type in question.
  Ensure that the output medium is correctly defined and supported.
  
  
  
  Review Output Medium Settings:
  
  Ensure that the output medium (e.g., print, email) is correctly configured in the output type settings.
  If you are using a custom output medium, verify that it is properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Test Output Processing:
  
  Use the transaction code ME9A (for purchasing documents) or the relevant transaction for your document type to test the output processing.
  Check if the output can be generated successfully with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the message type and output medium configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to your error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  ME9A - Output Processing for Purchasing Documents
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on output types and message processing in the MM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the M8441 error message in SAP.