How To Fix 6B129 - It is not possible to display print options during background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 129

• Message text: It is not possible to display print options during background processing

What causes this issue?

You cannot display the print options during background processing.

System Response

The system has cancelled the background processing without printing any
invoices.

How to fix this error?

Reset the <DS:DE.SPFBKZ>Print options</> indicator in the selection
screen and restart the program in the background.
To change the output device, use the <DS:DE.RECPPRTNAM>Alternative
output device</> field in the selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B129 - It is not possible to display print options during background processing ?

  The SAP error message 6B129 ("It is not possible to display print options during background processing") typically occurs when a user attempts to set or modify print options for a job that is being processed in the background. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with background jobs and printing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that print options cannot be modified or displayed while a job is running in the background. When a job is scheduled to run in the background, it does not have a user interface to interact with, which includes the ability to set print options interactively.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Schedule the Job with Print Options: When you schedule the background job, ensure that you specify the print options in the job scheduling screen. This can be done in the "Spool Parameters" section when you create or modify the job.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor background jobs. You can check the status of the job and see if it has completed or if there are any issues.
  
  
  Modify Job Settings: If you need to change the print options after the job has been scheduled, you will need to delete the job and reschedule it with the correct print options.
  
  
  Check Spool Settings: Ensure that the spool settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify print settings and background jobs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for more detailed troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Background Processing: Background processing in SAP allows jobs to run without user interaction, which is useful for long-running tasks or tasks that need to be executed outside of regular working hours.
  Spool Requests: When a job is executed in the background, it generates a spool request that contains the output of the job. This output can be printed or saved for later review.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (to monitor jobs), SP01 (to view spool requests), and SPAD (to manage printers and spool settings).
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.