How To Fix AM187 - Printer address empty; entry ignored &

AM187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Printer address empty; entry ignored &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM187 - Printer address empty; entry ignored & ?

  The SAP error message AM187, which states "Printer address empty; entry ignored," typically occurs when there is an issue with the printer configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a print request, but the printer address is not specified or is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to an empty address.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the correct printer assigned or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the printer configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured and that the printer address is specified.
  Ensure that the printer is active and not in a paused