How To Fix EB042 - A total of &1 print documents not prepared

EB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: A total of &1 print documents not prepared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB042 - A total of &1 print documents not prepared ?

  The SAP error message EB042, which states "A total of &1 print documents not prepared," typically occurs in the context of print processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with output management for documents such as invoices, purchase orders, or delivery notes. This error indicates that the system was unable to prepare the specified number of print documents for output.
  Causes:
  
  Output 
  Configuration Issues: The output type may not be correctly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the output determination procedure.
  Missing Print Program: The print program associated with the output type may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  No Print Medium Defined: The print medium (e.g., print, email, fax) may not be set up correctly for the output type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job.
  Document Status: The documents may not be in a status that allows them