How To Fix CBGLWI037 - Specify a printer for the print request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLWI - Labeling Workbench Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Specify a printer for the print request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLWI037 - Specify a printer for the print request ?

  The SAP error message CBGLWI037 indicates that a printer has not been specified for the print request. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP without having a designated printer set up in their user profile or when the print request does not have a printer assigned.
  Cause:
  
  No Default Printer Set: The user may not have a default printer assigned in their SAP user profile.
  Missing Printer Assignment: The print request may not have a printer assigned at the time of execution.
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system or may not be available.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set a Default Printer:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  In the Defaults tab, specify a default printer in the Output Device field.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Specify Printer in Print Request:
  
  When executing a print job, ensure that you specify a printer in the print dialog box.
  If you are using a program or report that allows you to specify the output device, make sure to select a valid printer.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this using transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the printer is active and has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This may require checking with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Printer:
  
  You can test the printer configuration by trying to print a test page or a simple report to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - to manage printers and spool requests.
  SU3: User Profile - to manage user settings including default printer.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to printing and spool management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on printer setup and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CBGLWI037 and successfully print your documents in SAP.