How To Fix SDEST061 - Invalid value for BYPASS_BUF for reading destination &MSGV1&

SDEST061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Invalid value for BYPASS_BUF for reading destination &MSGV1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST061 - Invalid value for BYPASS_BUF for reading destination &MSGV1& ?

  The SAP error message SDEST061 indicates that there is an invalid value for the parameter BYPASS_BUF when trying to read a destination. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's spool and output management system, particularly when dealing with output devices or print configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The BYPASS_BUF parameter for the output device is set to an invalid value. This parameter is used to determine whether the output should bypass the buffer.
  Missing or Incorrect Destination: The destination specified (indicated by &MSGV1&) may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or inconsistencies that affect how output devices are configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDEST061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Locate the output device that is causing the issue.
  Check the settings for the BYPASS_BUF parameter. It should