How To Fix CO427 - Printer & is not suitable for form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Printer & is not suitable for form &

What causes this issue?

Layout set &V2& cannot be printed on printer &V1& for one of the
following reasons:
the layout set does not exist.
the layout set is not active.
the layout set is not compatible with the printer.

How to fix this error?

Check the shop paper parameters in customizing to see whether layout
set &V2& is activated.
Check whether the layout set is allowed for printer &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO427 - Printer & is not suitable for form & ?

  The SAP error message CO427 indicates that the specified printer is not suitable for the form you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a mismatch between the printer settings and the form requirements.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in SAP. It might not support the format or the type of output that the form requires.
  Form Settings: The form you are trying to print may have specific requirements (like page size, orientation, etc.) that the printer cannot accommodate.
  Device Type: The device type assigned to the printer may not be compatible with the form being used.
  Output Device: The output device settings in SAP might not match the capabilities of the physical printer.
  Form Type: The form type (SAPscript or Smart Forms) may not be compatible with the printer settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and