How To Fix CBGLBC050 - Print request &1 cannot be printed; check the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLBC - Labels Basis Components Messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Print request &1 cannot be printed; check the status

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to print the print request &V1&. However, the current
status of the print request does not allow this.

System Response

The print request is not printed.

How to fix this error?

You can print the print request if it has one of the following statuses:
<LS>Print request created</>
<LS>Print request processed with errors</>
<LS>Print request has been printed</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLBC050 - Print request &1 cannot be printed; check the status ?

  The SAP error message CBGLBC050 indicates that a print request cannot be processed due to an issue with its status. This error typically arises in the context of printing documents or forms from SAP, such as invoices, delivery notes, or other output documents.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Print Request Status: The print request may be in a status that does not allow it to be printed (e.g., it may be marked as "completed" or "canceled").
  Output Device Issues: The printer or output device may not be configured correctly, or it may be offline or not available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to print the document.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being printed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the output type configuration or the print program associated with the document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CBGLBC050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Request Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SP01 (Output Controller) to check the status of the print request.
  Look for any errors or messages associated with the print request.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device (printer) is correctly configured in SAP.
  Check if the printer is online and available for printing.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Check the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Document Locking:
  
  Verify if the document is locked by another user or process. If so, wait for the lock to be released.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output type associated with the document. Ensure that it is set up correctly in transaction NACE.
  Make sure that the print program and form are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Print Request:
  
  If the print request is in an incorrect status, you may need to delete it and reprocess the print request from the original transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Output Controller
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SP02: Spool Request Overview
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and printing in SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CBGLBC050 error message in SAP.