How To Fix 3L163 - Print parameters incorrect for deregistration notifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Print parameters incorrect for deregistration notifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L163 - Print parameters incorrect for deregistration notifications ?

  The SAP error message 3L163 indicates that there is an issue with the print parameters for deregistration notifications. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's handling of print forms, particularly when dealing with notifications related to deregistration processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Print Parameters: The print parameters set for the notification may not be valid or correctly configured.
  Missing Print Form: The required print form for the deregistration notification may not be available or properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the print function for the notification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the output management for deregistration notifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction where the print parameters are defined (e.g., transaction NACE for output types).
  Verify that the print parameters for the deregistration notification are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Form:
  
  Ensure that the print form (Smart Forms or SAPscript) associated with the deregistration notification is correctly defined and active.
  You can check this in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction NACE. Ensure that the output type for deregistration notifications is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate print form.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the print function has the necessary authorizations to access the print form and execute the print job.
  
  
  
  Test Print Functionality:
  
  Try to print a test notification to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with specific data or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE (Output Types), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE71 (SAPscript).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and print forms for further insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3L163 in your SAP system.