How To Fix 8A859 - Print character could not be determined

8A859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Print character could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The print character could not be determined. This means that it is not
possible to check whether the official document number specified is
correct.

System Response

You can either continue with the posting, or cancel it.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings for determining the print character and
for the company codes and vendors (tax type) involved in the posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A859 - Print character could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 8A859 ("Print character could not be determined") typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate print character for a specific output. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with print forms, smart forms, or when trying to print documents from SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Print Control Settings: The print control settings for the output device may not be configured correctly.
  Incorrect Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be set up properly in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Form: The form being used for printing (like Smart Forms or SAPscript) may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Character Set Issues: The character set defined for the output device may not support the characters being used in the document.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print forms or output devices.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
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