How To Fix CBGLAPI218 - Error while querying the status of print request &1 on WWI server &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Error while querying the status of print request &1 on 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

How to fix this error?

Check the warning messages that appeared when you queried the status of
print request &v1& on WWI server &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLAPI218 - Error while querying the status of print request &1 on WWI server &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI218 indicates that there was an issue while querying the status of a print request on the WWI (Windows-based Word Integration) server. This error typically arises in the context of document generation and printing processes in SAP, particularly when using the WWI for generating documents like labels, reports, or other formatted outputs.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the WWI server.
  WWI Server Configuration: The WWI server may not be properly configured or may not be running.
  Print Request Issues: The specific print request may not exist, may have been deleted, or may not have been processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the print request or the WWI server.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or misconfigurations in the SAP system or WWI server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check WWI Server Status: Ensure that the WWI server is up and