How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U010 - Immediate print &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Immediate print &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U010 - Immediate print &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U010 Immediate print &1 failed typically indicates that there was an issue with the immediate printing process in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) in SAP. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes issues with the printer settings, device type, or output device not being available.
  
  
  Output Device Not Available: The specified output device may be offline or not available at the time of printing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the printer.
  
  
  PPF Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the PPF configuration itself, such as incorrect settings for the print action.
  
  
  Document Issues: The document being printed may have issues, such as being locked or not being in a printable format.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the output device.
  Ensure that the printer is correctly set up and that the device type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and available. You can check this in the same SPAD transaction.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to print. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  
  
  
  Review PPF Configuration:
  
  Check the PPF configuration for the specific application or document type. Ensure that the print action is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to print is not locked or in a state that prevents printing.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction SLG1 to view logs related to the PPF.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Try printing a test document to see if the issue is specific to a certain document or a general printing issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to PPF and printing to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.