How To Fix SBCOMS201 - The attachments entered are not printed or sent

SBCOMS201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The attachments entered are not printed or sent

What causes this issue?

No attachments are supported for the communication method "Print".
Attachments have, however, already been created. They are not printed,
sent, or faxed.

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?

Switch back to the original communication method if you want to send
"attachments".

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 SBCOMS201 - The attachments entered are not printed or sent ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS201 indicates that the attachments you have entered in a document (such as an email or a print job) are not being printed or sent. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of document handling and communication.
  Causes:
  
  Attachment Format Issues: The format of the attachments may not be supported by the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle attachments for the specific transaction or document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send or print attachments.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool request or the output device.
  Document Size Limitations: The size of the attachments may exceed the limits set in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Attachment Format: Ensure that the attachments are in a supported format (e.g., PDF, DOCX, etc.).
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the output type