How To Fix BCA_US_GENERAL180 - Printing of certificate &1 failed or was canceled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_US_GENERAL - Message ID for North America specific modifications

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Printing of certificate &1 failed or was canceled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL180 - Printing of certificate &1 failed or was canceled. ?

  The SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL180 indicates that the printing of a certificate has failed or was canceled. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with the printing of certificates in SAP systems, such as in the context of business partner management, compliance, or other document-related processes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, or it may not be available.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the certificate.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be correctly defined in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  Document Format Issues: The format of the document being printed may not be supported by the printer.
  Job Cancellation: The print job may have been manually canceled by the user or due to a timeout.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system (transaction SPAD).
  Verify that the printer is online and operational.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to print documents. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD and check the settings for the output device being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of document being printed.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the printer.
  
  
  
  Document Format Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the document format is compatible with the printer. If necessary, adjust the output format settings.
  
  
  
  Review Print Job Status:
  
  Check the status of the print job in transaction SP01 (Spool Request). Look for any error messages or indications of why the job failed.
  
  
  
  Reprint the Document:
  
  If the print job was canceled, try to reprint the document after addressing any identified issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for printer configuration.
  SP01: Spool Request - to monitor and manage print jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to printing certificates.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on printing processes and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.