How To Fix PV055 - Select a valid output medium

PV055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Select a valid output medium

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV055 - Select a valid output medium ?

  The SAP error message PV055, which states "Select a valid output medium," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine a valid output medium for the document or report you are trying to process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when printing, emailing, or generating output for a document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Medium Configuration: The output medium (e.g., print, email, fax) may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Invalid Output Type: The output type you are trying to use may not be valid for the document or may not be set up in the system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain output mediums.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not support specific output mediums.
  Output Device Issues: If printing is involved, the output device may not be configured or available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction SPAD