How To Fix EC020 - Status texts for program & have been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Status texts for program & have been printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC020 - Status texts for program & have been printed ?

  The SAP error message EC020, which states "Status texts for program & have been printed," typically indicates that the system has generated status texts for a specific program, but there may be an issue related to the processing or display of these texts.
  Cause:
  
  Program Execution: The error may occur during the execution of a program that is supposed to generate or display status texts.
  Output Issues: There might be issues with the output device or configuration that prevents the status texts from being printed or displayed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or print the status texts.
  Configuration Errors: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how status texts are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Device: Ensure that the output device is correctly configured and operational. You can check this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Review Program Logic: If you have access to the program code, review the logic to ensure that it is correctly generating and handling status