How To Fix 9P470 - Enter printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Enter printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P470 - Enter printer ?

  The SAP error message 9P470 ("Enter printer") typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP without specifying a printer. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print from a transaction, report, or output request.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Selected: The user has not selected a printer in the print dialog.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user’s default printer may not be configured in their user profile.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device (printer) may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Printer:
  
  When prompted with the error message, ensure that you select a printer from the list of available printers in the print dialog.
  If you are unsure which printer to select, consult with your system administrator or IT department.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  In the Defaults tab, specify a default output device (printer) in the "Output Device" field.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the output device settings in transaction code SPAD.
  Verify that the printer is active and has the correct settings (e.g., IP address, device type).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, contact your SAP security administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the printer.
  
  
  
  Testing the Printer:
  
  You can test the printer configuration by using transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests and see if the printer is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration (for printer configuration)
  SU3: User Profile Maintenance (to set default printer)
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to view spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.