How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U001 - Specify parameters to invoke immediate print

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify parameters to invoke immediate print

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U001 - Specify parameters to invoke immediate print ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U001 indicates that there are missing parameters required to invoke an immediate print action in the context of the PPF (Post Processing Framework) in SAP. This error typically occurs when a print request is triggered without the necessary parameters being specified.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Print Parameters: The print parameters required for the document or object being processed are not specified or are incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: The PPF configuration for the specific application or document type may not be set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may not have provided all the necessary information when attempting to trigger the print action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the PPF configuration settings in your SAP system (transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant application area and check the PPF settings to ensure that the print actions are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Specify Required Parameters:
  
  Ensure that all required parameters for the print action are specified. This may include document type, output device, and any other necessary fields.
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, review the code to ensure that it is passing all required parameters to the print function.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the print action is initiated by a user, ensure that they are entering all necessary information correctly.
  Provide guidance or training to users on how to properly initiate print actions.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured and available for use. You can check this in transaction SPAD.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the parameters are not being set or passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the PPF and printing to see if there are any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  SPAD for output device configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  PPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Post Processing Framework documentation to understand how it works and how to configure it properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U001 error message in your SAP system.