How To Fix BT184 - Step & contains invalid print information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Step & contains invalid print information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT184 - Step & contains invalid print information ?

  The SAP error message BT184 ("Step & contains invalid print information") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with print settings in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that there is an issue with the print parameters or configuration for a specific step in a workflow or process.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Print Parameters: The print parameters defined for the step may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Missing Print Form: The form that is supposed to be used for printing may not exist or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow step may not be correctly set up to handle printing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print function.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the printer configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Parameters:
  
  Review the print parameters defined for the workflow step. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the output type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Form:
  
  Ensure that the print form (SAPscript or Smart Form) exists and is correctly configured.
  Check if the form is activated and has no errors.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow definition and check the configuration of the step that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the step is correctly set up to handle printing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform printing tasks.
  Check the user roles and profiles for any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Try to print manually using the same parameters to see if the issue is with the workflow or the print configuration itself.
  Use transaction codes like SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors logged.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms), and SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows and printing to understand the configuration and requirements better.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BT184 error in your SAP system.