How To Fix CBGL00806 - Specify a printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Specify a printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00806 - Specify a printer ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00806: Specify a printer typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP without having a printer specified in their user settings or when the system cannot determine a valid printer for the output.
  Cause:
  
  No Default Printer Set: The user has not set a default printer in their SAP user profile.
  Printer Not Available: The specified printer is not available or not configured correctly in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device (printer) may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set a Default Printer:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  In the Defaults tab, look for the Output Device field and specify a valid printer.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Availability:
  
  Ensure that the printer you want to use is available and properly configured in the SAP system.
  You can check the printer configuration using transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the printer is active and has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  This may require checking with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Specify Printer During Print Process:
  
  If you do not want to set a default printer, you can specify a printer during the print process. When prompted for the output device, enter the name of the printer you wish to use.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration for managing printers and output devices.
  SU3: User Profile maintenance to set user defaults.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and user settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing and output devices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CBGL00806 error and successfully print your documents in SAP.