How To Fix EARC401 - Print document &1 has not yet been printed

EARC401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Print document &1 has not yet been printed

What causes this issue?

Print document line items can only be archived if the print document has
already been printed. This does not apply to reversed print documents or
reversal documents. These can be archived even if the print document has
not been printed.

System Response

The print document cannot be archived.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EARC401 - Print document &1 has not yet been printed ?

  The SAP error message EARC401, which states "Print document &1 has not yet been printed," typically indicates that a print document has been generated but has not been processed or printed successfully. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with invoices, delivery notes, or other documents that require printing.
  Causes:
  
  Print Queue Issues: The print document may be stuck in the print queue or not sent to the printer.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in SAP, or it may be offline or out of service.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to print the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow printing (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the document may not be set up correctly, or the output condition may not be met.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical