How To Fix VN070 - Output cannot be displayed for this output medium

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Output cannot be displayed for this output medium

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN070 - Output cannot be displayed for this output medium ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN070 - Output cannot be displayed for this output medium:
  
  Error Message
  VN070 - Output cannot be displayed for this output medium
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to display or process an output (such as a purchase order, invoice, or delivery note) in SAP, but the system cannot display the output form because the output medium specified is not supported for display.
  Common causes include:
  
  The output medium assigned to the message type is not suitable for display (e.g., the output medium is set to Print only, but you are trying to display it on the screen).
  The output medium is set to a type that does not support display, such as External Send or Fax, which require different handling.
  The form or layout for the output medium is not maintained or missing.
  The output medium configuration in the output determination procedure is incomplete or incorrect.
  The output device or spool request is not available or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, output messages (like purchase orders, invoices, etc.) can be processed via different output media, such as:
  
  Print (output to printer)
  Display (output on screen)
  Email (external send)
  Fax
  EDI
  
  The system expects the output medium to support the action you are trying to perform. For example, if you want to display the output on the screen, the output medium must be set to a medium that supports display (like "Print" or "Display"). If the medium is set to "Fax" or "External Send," the system cannot display it directly.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Medium in Message Determination:
  
  Go to the output determination procedure for the relevant application (e.g., Purchase Order output).
  Check the output medium assigned to the message type.
  Ensure the output medium supports display (e.g., "Print" or "Display").
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Medium:
  
  If the output medium is set to a non-displayable medium (like Fax or External Send), change it to a displayable medium if you want to display the output.
  This can be done in transaction NACE (for older output types) or via the relevant output configuration in S/4HANA (e.g., BRF+ or Output Management).
  
  
  
  Check Form and Device Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form assigned to the output medium exists and is active.
  Check the output device (printer) configuration if the medium is print.
  Ensure the spool request is available if you are trying to display a print output.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction for Display:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction or menu option to display the output.
  For example, in Purchase Order, use ME23N and then check the output tab to display the output.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to display the output.
  
  
  
  Debug or Check Logs:
  
  If the problem persists, check the application logs or use debugging to identify why the output cannot be displayed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction NACE: Output determination for purchasing, sales, billing, etc.
  
  
  Output Medium Values:  
  
  1 = Print  
  2 = Fax  
  3 = External Send (Email)  
  4 = Print Preview / Display  
  5 = Archive  
  6 = EDI  
  7 = XML  
  8 = Others
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to output issues for your specific module.
  
  
  Output Management in S/4HANA: New output management uses BRF+ and may have different configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Output medium does not support display (e.g., Fax or External Send medium used).
  
  
  Solution
  Change output medium to one that supports display (e.g., Print or Display).
  
  
  Checkpoints
  Output medium in message determination, form existence, output device, spool request.
  
  
  Tools
  NACE, ME23N (or relevant transaction), output management configuration, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where you encounter this error, I can give more tailored advice.