How To Fix 16009 - Values for type matching printed on printer &

16009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 16 - Type matching for variant configuration (as of 4.5A)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Values for type matching printed on printer &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 16009 - Values for type matching printed on printer & ?

  The SAP error message "16009 - Values for type matching printed on printer &" typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the data types or formats being processed in a report or output that is intended to be printed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, forms, or other print outputs in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often indicates that the data being processed does not match the expected data type. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a character string is provided, this can trigger the error.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If the fields in the report or output are not correctly mapped to the underlying data structure, it can lead to type mismatches.
  Formatting Issues: Sometimes, formatting issues in the output layout (like SmartForms or SAPscript) can cause this error if the expected format does not align with the actual data.
  Printer Configuration: In