How To Fix VA079 - Preview only for mails - This message is not a mail message

VA079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Preview only for mails - This message is not a mail message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA079 - Preview only for mails - This message is not a mail message ?

  The SAP error message "VA079 Preview only for mails - This message is not a mail message" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module when trying to preview or send a document (like a sales order confirmation or invoice) via email. This error indicates that the system is attempting to preview a document that is not formatted as an email message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document you are trying to preview may not be configured to be sent as an email. For example, it might be a print document rather than an email document.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the document may not be set up correctly to allow email sending. This includes settings in the output determination procedure.
  Missing Email Address: The recipient may not have a valid email address configured in their master data.
  Incorrect Output Medium: The output medium for the document may not