How To Fix CBGLWI043 - Printer &1 is not assigned to print station &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLWI - Labeling Workbench Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Printer &1 is not assigned to print station &2

What causes this issue?

You have changed the printer or print station for the print request. The
selected printer &V1& is not assigned to print station &V2&, however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to select a printer that is assigned to print station
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLWI043 - Printer &1 is not assigned to print station &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGLWI043 indicates that a specific printer (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the print station (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs when there is a configuration issue in the SAP system regarding printer assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Printer Not Assigned: The printer you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified print station in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the output device settings or the print station settings.
  Network Issues: If the printer is a network printer, there may be connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from recognizing the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to Output Devices and find the printer in question.
  Ensure that the printer is correctly assigned to the print station. You can do this by checking the Access Method and Device Type settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Printer to Print Station:
  
  If the printer is not assigned, you can assign it by editing the output device settings.
  In the output device configuration, look for the Print Station field and ensure that the correct print station is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Print Station Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the print station is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the same SPAD transaction under the Print Stations section.
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the printer is powered on and connected to the network.
  You can perform a test print from the operating system or check the printer's status.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Restart Spooler:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP spooler service can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and print stations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printer configuration and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CBGLWI043 error and ensure that the printer is correctly assigned to the print station.