How To Fix 1H140 - Error printing the checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Error printing the checks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H140 - Error printing the checks ?

  The SAP error message 1H140 typically indicates an issue with printing checks, which can arise from various causes. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in SAP, or the output device may not be set up properly.
  Missing or Incorrect Output Device: The output device assigned for printing checks may be missing or incorrectly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print checks.
  Form Issues: The form used for printing checks may be missing, incorrectly configured, or not activated.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent to the printer, such as missing fields or incorrect formats.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, there may be connectivity issues preventing the print job from being sent.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the output device for checks is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device assigned to the check printing program. You can do this in the transaction where the checks are printed (e.g., F110 for payment runs).
  Ensure that the output device is available and not in an error state.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form used for printing checks (e.g., SAPscript or Smart Forms) is correctly configured and activated. You can check this in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 for SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Inspect Data:
  
  Review the data being processed for the checks. Ensure that all required fields are populated and formatted correctly.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the printer is networked, check the network connection and ensure that the printer is online and accessible.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to check printing. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the application logs (transaction SLG1) or enabling traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.