How To Fix BT348 - Print parameters of step &1 not restored due to error &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Print parameters of step &1 not restored due to error &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the print parameters of the step (see previous
error message). The system attempted to create valid print parameters
using the print parameters stored in table TBTCP for compatibility
reasons. Unfortunately, this failed, meaning that the user's default
print parameters are used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT348 - Print parameters of step &1 not restored due to error &2 ?

  The SAP error message BT348 indicates that there was an issue with restoring the print parameters for a specific step in a background job. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing, where the system is unable to retrieve or apply the print settings that were previously defined for a particular step.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Print Parameters: The print parameters for the specified step may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print parameters.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the output device settings or the spool settings in the SAP system.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the background processing environment can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BT348 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any issues with the print parameters.
  Verify that the print parameters for the specific step are correctly defined in the job configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to review the background job that generated the error. Check the job steps and their configurations.
  Ensure that the output device specified in the job step is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the print parameters and the output device.
  
  
  
  Output Device Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output device in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the device is correctly set up and operational.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the background job with the correct print parameters.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background processing and spool management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BT348 error message in SAP.