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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to be printed (e.g., they may be incomplete or not yet released).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool server or printer configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings for the relevant document type and ensure that the output type is correctly configured.
  Verify that the output type is assigned to the correct application and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Program:
  
  Ensure that the print program associated with the output type is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  You can check this in transaction NACE (for output types) or by reviewing the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Print Medium:
  
  Ensure that the print medium is correctly defined for the output type. This can be checked in the output type configuration.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the documents that are supposed to be printed. Ensure they are complete and ready for printing.
  
  
  
  Check Spool and Printer Configuration:
  
  Review the spool server settings and ensure that the printer is correctly configured and available.
  You can check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors related to the print job.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the print program or checking the application logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  SP01 (Spool Requests)
  SE38 (Execute Program)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and print processing for further insights.
  
  
  If the issue continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.