How To Fix CO183 - No print report defined for list & (ord. type &, print variant &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 183

• Message text: No print report defined for list & (ord. type &, print variant &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO183 - No print report defined for list & (ord. type &, print variant &) ?

  The SAP error message CO183 indicates that there is no print report defined for a specific list, order type, and print variant. This error typically occurs when you attempt to print a report or document in the SAP system, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration to generate the print output.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Configuration: The print report for the specified order type and print variant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Print Variant: The print variant specified may not be valid or may not be associated with the order type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print report.
  Custom Development: If the report is a custom development, it may not have been properly registered or configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Print Report:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Order > Print Control > Define Print Reports.
  Check if the print report for the specified order type and print variant is defined. If not, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Check Print Variant:
  
  Ensure that the print variant you are using is correctly set up and associated with the order type.
  You can check this in the same configuration area where you define print reports.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print report. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the report is a custom one, consult the developer or documentation to ensure it is correctly implemented and registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on print control and report configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO183 error and successfully print the required reports.