How To Fix CBGLAPI031 - Print destination determined for print request for generation variant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLAPI - GLM-API: Standard Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Print destination determined for print request for generation variant &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The following key data for the print destination was determined for the
print request for report generation variant &V3&.
Work center: &V1&
Printer: &V2&

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLAPI031 - Print destination determined for print request for generation variant &3 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI031 indicates that there is an issue with the print destination being determined for a print request related to a generation variant. This error typically occurs in the context of generating reports or documents in SAP, particularly when using variants for report generation.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Print Destination: The system is unable to find a valid print destination for the specified generation variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The print settings or output device configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified print destination.
  Variant Issues: The generation variant itself may not be properly defined or may be missing required parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the output device you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the output device is assigned to the correct user or user group.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Settings:
  
  Check the generation variant settings to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the variant is properly defined and that it includes the necessary parameters for printing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the print destination. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test Print Functionality:
  
  Try to print a simple document or report to see if the print destination works outside of the generation variant context. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the variant or the print configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Review the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any additional error messages or information related to the print request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SE38: Execute Program (to run reports)
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CBGLAPI031 error message in your SAP system.