How To Fix RECPSF118 - Additional output media

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Additional output media

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF118 - Additional output media ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF118, which states "Additional output media," typically occurs in the context of output management in SAP, particularly when dealing with output types for documents such as purchase orders, invoices, or other forms of output.
  Cause:
  The error message RECPSF118 usually indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the output medium settings for a specific output type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Output Medium Configuration: The output type may not have the necessary configuration for the specified output medium (e.g., print, email, fax).
  Incorrect Output Type Assignment: The output type may not be correctly assigned to the document or may not be valid for the current document type.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified output medium.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the specified output medium to be used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECPSF118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (or SPRO for customizing) to check the configuration of the output type.
  Ensure that the output medium is correctly defined for the output type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Medium Settings:
  
  Ensure that the output medium (e.g., print, email) is correctly set up in the output type configuration.
  Check if the output medium is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Assignment:
  
  Check if the output type is correctly assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for output processing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output type and access the specified output medium.
  
  
  
  Test Output Processing:
  
  Try to process the output again after making the necessary adjustments to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SPRO - Access to SAP Customizing
  
  
  Output Mediums: Common output mediums include:
  
  1: Print
  2: Fax
  3: E-mail
  4: Archive
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.