How To Fix W+583 - Selection of layout areas only possible for message type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Selection of layout areas only possible for message type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+583 - Selection of layout areas only possible for message type &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W+583 Selection of layout areas only possible for message type &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to select or assign layout areas (such as header, item, or footer sections) for a message type that does not support layout area selection in the message determination procedure.
  In SAP, message types are used in output determination (e.g., for printing or sending documents). Some message types allow you to define different layout areas (like header, item, and footer) to control the output format in detail. However, not all message types support this feature.
  If you attempt to assign or select layout areas for a message type that is not designed for it, SAP issues this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During configuration of output determination (transaction NACE or newer output management tools).
  When defining or modifying output message types and their associated layouts.
  When assigning layout areas to message types that do not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the message type:
  
  Verify if the message type you are working with supports layout areas. This can be done by checking SAP documentation or the customizing settings for output message types.
  
  
  Use appropriate message types:
  
  Only assign layout areas to message types that are designed to handle them. For example, message types related to billing or delivery documents often support layout areas, while others may not.
  
  
  Adjust your configuration:  
  
  If you mistakenly assigned layout areas to an unsupported message type, remove those assignments.
  If you need layout areas, consider using or creating a message type that supports them.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes or the official help for the specific module you are working in (e.g., SD billing output, MM purchase order output) to understand which message types support layout areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  NACE – Output determination (classic)  
  SPRO – Customizing for output types  
  WE20 – Partner profiles (for IDoc message types)  
  Newer output management tools in S/4HANA may have different configuration paths.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for message number W+583 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or updates.
  
  
  Message types and layout areas:
  
  Layout areas typically include:  
  
  Header  
  Item  
  Footer
  
  These are used to structure the output form or print layout.
  
  
  
  Example:
  
  In billing output, message type RD00 supports layout areas, so you can assign different forms or layouts for header, item, and footer. Trying to assign layout areas to a message type like NEU (new order) that does not support them will trigger this warning.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact message type you are working with, I can help verify whether it supports layout areas or suggest alternatives.
  
  Summary:
  
  The warning W+583 indicates that layout areas can only be selected for certain message types. To resolve it, ensure you assign layout areas only to message types that support this feature and adjust your output configuration accordingly.