How To Fix T0838 - Choose at least one output medium

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Choose at least one output medium

What causes this issue?

You have not chosen an output medium. <ZH>&V2&</>.

How to fix this error?

Choose at least one output medium.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0838 - Choose at least one output medium ?

  The SAP error message T0838, which states "Choose at least one output medium," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function that requires an output medium (such as print, email, or fax) but none has been selected. This error is common in scenarios involving document output, such as printing invoices, purchase orders, or other forms of communication.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected any output medium for the document or transaction they are trying to process. In SAP, output mediums are used to determine how the output will be delivered (e.g., printed, emailed, etc.), and at least one must be selected for the process to proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve the T0838 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Output Options:
  
  When you are in the transaction that triggered the error, look for an option to configure or select output settings. This is often found in the menu or as a button labeled "Output" or "Output Control."
  
  
  
  Select an Output Medium:
  
  In the output options dialog, you will see a list of available output mediums. Common options include:
  
  Print (usually to a printer)
  Email
  Fax
  Archive
  
  
  Check the box next to at least one output medium that you want to use.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After selecting the desired output medium, save your changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  If you are still encountering issues, ensure that the output types and configurations are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the output type settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., NACE for output types).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the selected output medium. Sometimes, restrictions may prevent users from accessing certain output options.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Output Types: Each document type in SAP can have different output types configured. Make sure you are familiar with the output types relevant to the transaction you are working with.
  Customizing Output Settings: If you are an SAP administrator or have access to customizing, you can configure output types and mediums in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., NACE for output control).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or output type you are working with, as there may be known issues or additional configurations required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T0838 error and successfully process your document with the desired output medium.