5G836 - Error outputting & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Error outputting & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G836 - Error outputting & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5G836 typically indicates an issue related to outputting data, often in the context of printing or generating output documents. The message may appear when there is a problem with the configuration of the output device, the data being processed, or the communication between the SAP system and the output device.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes settings such as device type, host spool access method, or printer settings.
  Data Issues: The data being sent to the output device may be incomplete, corrupted, or not formatted correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output device or to perform the output operation.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the output device.
  Spool Request Issues: The spool request may have encountered an error, or there may be issues with the spool server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the output device.
  Ensure that the device type and access method are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction code SP01 to check the status of the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues with the requests related to the output.
  If there are errors, try to reprocess or delete the problematic spool requests.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device and perform the output operation.
  
  
  
  Test Output Device:
  
  Use the test function in SPAD to send a test print job to the output device to see if it works correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the network connection between the SAP system and the output device is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and spool administration for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.