How To Fix BT512 - Job has print parameters with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Job has print parameters with errors

What causes this issue?

When a job is started, print parameters that were specified explicitly
or implicitly (e.g. from the user master record) are configured
accordingly in the system during job scheduling. These values are
checked for validity.
This message means that the validity check has discovered invalid
values.

System Response

The affected job cannot be started normally and is therefore set to
status "Cancelled". In addition, this message is recorded in the
corresponding job log.

How to fix this error?

Check your SAP system log for messages that were entered around the
time this message was recorded, as they may describe the situation more
precisely.
The print parameters were checked when the job was scheduled. Check
whether changes have been made in the interim that may have caused this
error message (e.g. change to a printer name or an output format).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT512 - Job has print parameters with errors ?

  The SAP error message BT512 ("Job has print parameters with errors") typically indicates that there is an issue with the print parameters set for a background job in SAP. This can occur for various reasons, such as incorrect printer settings, missing printer definitions, or issues with the spool request.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer specified in the job might not be correctly configured or might not exist in the system.
  Missing Printer Definition: The printer may not be defined in the SAP system or may not be available in the specified client.
  Invalid Print Parameters: The print parameters set for the job may contain invalid values or settings.
  Spool Request Issues: There may be issues with the spool request, such as it being full or having been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the printer is active and available.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Parameters:
  
  Review the print parameters set for the background job. You can do this by checking the job definition in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Ensure that the parameters are valid and correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 (Spool Request) to check if there are any issues with the spool requests related to the job.
  Look for any errors or warnings in the spool requests.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to use the specified printer.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Change Printer:
  
  If the current printer is not working, consider changing the printer to a different one that is known to be functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the job and recreating it with the correct print parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SP01: Spool Request
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to print parameters and background jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring printers and managing background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BT512 error message in SAP.