How To Fix 3W260 - You have not selected a printer destination for the status report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 260

• Message text: You have not selected a printer destination for the status report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W260 - You have not selected a printer destination for the status report ?

  The SAP error message 3W260 indicates that you have not selected a printer destination for the status report. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires output to be printed or displayed, but the system does not have a designated printer or output device set up.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected a printer or output device for the report.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user’s default printer may not be configured in their user profile.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the report may not be properly configured to allow for printing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain printers or output devices.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Printer:
  
  When executing the report, look for an option to select a printer or output device. This is usually available in the print dialog box.
  Choose a valid printer from the list.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer:
  
  Go to System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  In the Defaults tab, set a default printer in the Output Device field.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type:
  
  Ensure that the output type for the report is configured correctly. This may require access to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to check the settings for the specific report.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the printer. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Settings:
  
  If you are using a spool request, ensure that the spool settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SP01 (Spool Request Management).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU3: User Profile Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing or output devices.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring printers and output devices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3W260 and successfully select a printer destination for your status report.