How To Fix BC_BOR654 - Print canceled: List appears on screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Print canceled: List appears on screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR654 - Print canceled: List appears on screen ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR654 with the description "Print canceled: List appears on screen" typically occurs when a user attempts to print a report or list, but instead of sending it to the printer, the output is displayed on the screen. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured in SAP. If the output device is not set up properly, the system may default to displaying the output on the screen.
  
  
  User Settings: The user’s print settings may be configured to display output on the screen instead of sending it to a printer.
  
  
  Print Parameters: The print parameters set for the report or transaction may not include a valid output device.
  
  
  SAP Spool Issues: There may be issues with the SAP spool system, such as the spool request being canceled or the spool server being down.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print to the specified output device.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output device you are trying to use. Ensure it is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Set Default Output Device:
  
  In transaction SU01, check the user profile settings for the user experiencing the issue. Ensure that the default output device is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Print Parameters:
  
  When executing the report, check the print parameters. Ensure that a valid output device is selected and that the option to display on the screen is not selected.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the status of spool requests. Look for any canceled requests and investigate the reasons for cancellation.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print to the specified output device. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after an authorization error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with printing or the specific report you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and managing spool requests.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BC_BOR654 error message in SAP.