How To Fix CBGLAPI204 - Print request &1 is being printed using WWI server &2

CBGLAPI204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Print request &1 is being printed using WWI server &2

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 print request &v1& is printed via the WWI server &v2&.
Print station used: &v3&
Printer used: &v4&

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLAPI204 - Print request &1 is being printed using WWI server &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI204 indicates that a print request is currently being processed by a WWI (Word-based Print Interface) server. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when using the WWI for printing documents, such as safety data sheets or other regulatory documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Print Requests: The error often occurs when multiple print requests are sent to the same WWI server, and the server is still processing a previous request.
  Server Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the WWI server, such as it being overloaded or not properly set up to handle multiple requests.
  Network Issues: Network latency or connectivity issues can also cause delays in processing print requests, leading to this error.
  Job Queue: The print job may be queued, and the system is waiting for the previous job to complete before starting the new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is