How To Fix EB701 - Print document &1: device &2 is not allocated to a street route

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Print document &1: device &2 is not allocated to a street route

What causes this issue?

The device &v2&, belonging to equipment &v3& and logical device number
&v4&, has not been allocated to a street route.

System Response

Print document &v1& cannot be sorted by street route.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB701 - Print document &1: device &2 is not allocated to a street route ?

  The SAP error message EB701 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of a print device to a street route in the context of print document processing. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to print a document, but the specified print device is not properly assigned to the relevant street route.
  Cause:
  
  Device Not Allocated: The print device specified in the print request is not allocated to the street route that is being used for the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the assignment of print devices to street routes.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the street route or print device may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Allocation:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the print devices in SAP.
  Verify that the print device is correctly allocated to the street route in question.
  If it is not allocated, you will need to assign the print device to the appropriate street route.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the print device is set up correctly and linked to the street route.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the print device and the street route to ensure that all necessary information is present and correctly configured.
  Make any necessary updates to the master data.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to print the document again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPAD (Spool Administration) to manage print devices and their configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring print devices and street routes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB701 error and ensure that your print documents are processed correctly.