How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND217 - FM &1: Print program does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: FM &1: Print program does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND217 - FM &1: Print program does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND217 FM &1: Print program does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to execute a print program that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of printing documents, such as invoices or delivery notes, in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Program: The specified print program (FM - Function Module) does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the output type may be pointing to a non-existent or incorrect print program.
  Transport Issues: If the print program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Program Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE (Output Types).
  Find the relevant application area (e.g., V1 for Sales, V2 for Shipping).
  Check the output type configuration to ensure that the correct print program is assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence of Print Program:
  
  Use transaction SE37 to check if the function module (print program) exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the print program was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to re-transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print program.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the relevant function modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the print program is a standard SAP program, refer to SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types configuration.
  SE37: Function Module maintenance.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the process to see where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing print program.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.