How To Fix CM_REPORT_INFOSYS103 - The report can be printed only at your front end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_INFOSYS - Report Information System

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The report can be printed only at your front end

What causes this issue?

You have tried to print a report without reference to a specification,
or a label using the print function in the shipping module. Reports of
this type cannot be printed using the shipping module.

System Response

The report is not printed.

How to fix this error?

You can print reports of this kind on your frontend in the following
way:
Call the report for display using the corresponding display icon.
Print the report at your frontend.
<ZH>Note:</>
When printing labels, the Windows Wordprocessor Integration (WWI)
labeling tool is called automatically.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_INFOSYS103 - The report can be printed only at your front end ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_INFOSYS103 indicates that the report you are trying to print can only be printed at the front end (i.e., the local machine where the SAP GUI is running) and not on a remote printer or through a background job. This is typically due to the nature of the report or the settings configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Report Type: The report may be designed to be printed only on the local machine due to its format or the way it handles data.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device settings may restrict printing to local devices only.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print to a remote printer.
  SAP GUI Settings: The SAP GUI settings may be configured to restrict certain types of printing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Print Locally: If the report can only be printed at the front end, ensure you are running the report on your local SAP GUI and select the option to print directly to your local printer.
  Check Output Device: Verify the output device settings in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and checking the configuration of the output devices.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  SAP GUI Configuration: Check the SAP GUI settings to ensure that local printing is enabled. This can usually be found in the SAP GUI options under the "Printing" section.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is a standard SAP report, consult the SAP documentation or help files for any specific printing instructions related to that report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to similar issues encountered by other users.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is impacting business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully print the report as needed.