How To Fix CBGL00806 - Specify a printer

CBGL00806 - Overview

• 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