How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U051 - Immediate print &1: Output device not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Immediate print &1: Output device not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U051 - Immediate print &1: Output device not specified ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U051 indicates that there is an issue with the output device not being specified for an immediate print request. This error typically occurs in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) when trying to trigger an immediate print action without a defined output device.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Device: The immediate print request does not have an output device specified in the configuration or in the print request itself.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured in the system or may not be available for the user or the document type.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the print request may not have a default output device set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is specified in the print request. This can often be done in the transaction or program that triggers the print.
  If you are using a custom program or report, check the code to ensure that the output device is being set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output devices.
  Ensure that the output device you want to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Set Default Output Device:
  
  If applicable, set a default output device for the user or for the document type in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review PPF Settings:
  
  Check the PPF settings for the specific application or document type to ensure that the output device is correctly configured in the PPF action definition.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the print functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for PPF and output management for more detailed configuration steps.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the immediate print request can be processed successfully.