How To Fix CBGLBC123 - Error while creating preview file for print request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLBC - Labels Basis Components Messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Error while creating preview file for print request &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the preview file for print request &V1& (WWI
server &V2&) was created.

System Response

The image file required for the preview is not created. As a result, a
preview of the print request is not possible.

How to fix this error?

On the <LS>Log</> tab page, check the cause of the warning messages for
print request &V1&.

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 CBGLBC123 - Error while creating preview file for print request &1 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLBC123, which states "Error while creating preview file for print request &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with generating a print preview for a specific print request. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying print program.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The print program or form may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when generating the preview.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print request.
  Technical Issues: There may be problems with the spool system or the underlying print server.
  Form or Program Errors: The print form or the associated print program may contain errors or may not be compatible with the data being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the print program and form are correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the output device settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print request.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Spool System Check:
  
  Check the spool request using transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors logged.
  Ensure that the spool system is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with the print server.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the print program to identify where the error occurs.
  Look for any runtime errors or exceptions that may be raised during the execution of the print program.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SP01 (Spool Request Overview)
  SE38 (ABAP Program Execution)
  SMARTFORMS or SE71 (Form Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific print program or form being used to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CBGLBC123 error in your SAP system.