How To Fix BC084 - Printing of appointments canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Printing of appointments canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC084 - Printing of appointments canceled ?

  The SAP error message BC084, which states "Printing of appointments canceled," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the printing of appointment documents, such as those generated in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module or other related applications.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, or the printer settings may not match the requirements for the document being printed.
  Output Device Problems: The specified output device may be offline, not available, or not properly set up in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Document Format Issues: The document format or layout may not be compatible with the printer or the output device.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as network problems or issues with the SAP spool system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system (transaction SPAD).
  Ensure that the output device is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Output Device:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors related to the output device.
  Test printing a simple document to ensure the printer is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to print documents. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Document Format:
  
  Ensure that the document format (e.g., Smart Forms, SAPscript) is compatible with the printer settings.
  If necessary, adjust the layout or format of the document.
  
  
  
  Monitor Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to monitor spool requests and identify any errors or issues that may have occurred during the printing process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPAD (Spool Administration), SP01 (Spool Request), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to printing and output management for more detailed guidance.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BC084 error message in SAP.