How To Fix 25228 - No plotter has been defined for distribution point & &

25228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No plotter has been defined for distribution point & &

What causes this issue?

No plotter has been defined for the distribution point.

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?

Enter a plotter for the distribution point.
Communication type 'PRT' must be maintained for the distribution point.
You must enter a plotter.
All printers that are used as plotters should be defined in Customizing
for document distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

25228 - Details

• The SAP error message "25228 No plotter has been defined for distribution point & &" typically occurs when you are trying to print a document (like a report or a form) and the system cannot find a defined plotter (printer) for the specified distribution point. This can happen in various SAP modules, especially in SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plotter Configuration: The plotter (printer) has not been defined for the specified distribution point in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Distribution Point: The distribution point specified in the print settings may not be valid or may not have an associated plotter.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plotter configuration.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Plotter for the Distribution Point:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the configuration of output devices (printers).
  Ensure that a plotter is