How To Fix 25201 - No printer has been defined for the recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No printer has been defined for the recipient

What causes this issue?

No printer has been defined for the recipient.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the follwoing steps:
Choose another distribution type.
Maintain the communication type defined for this distribution type for
the recipient in question.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25201 - No printer has been defined for the recipient ?

  The SAP error message "25201 No printer has been defined for the recipient" typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report, but the system cannot find a printer assigned to the user or the output device configuration is incomplete. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Assigned: The user does not have a default printer assigned in their user profile.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device (printer) may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the necessary settings to define a printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Client-Specific Settings: The printer settings may be client-specific, and the user may be in a different client where the printer is not defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Assign a Default Printer:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on the "Change" button.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab and check the "Output Device" field. Assign a valid printer here.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to check if the output device is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the printer is active and has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after attempting to print.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  If the user is working in a different client, ensure that the printer is defined in that client as well.
  
  
  
  Test the Printer:
  
  Use transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors related to the printer.
  You can also test printing directly from the SAP GUI to ensure the printer is functioning.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system administrator for further assistance. They can check system logs and configurations that may not be accessible to regular users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and user settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "25201 No printer has been defined for the recipient."