How To Fix EC022 - Menu bars of program & have been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Menu bars of program & have been printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC022 - Menu bars of program & have been printed ?

  The SAP error message EC022 indicates that the menu bars of a program have been printed. This message typically occurs when you attempt to print a report or output that includes the menu bar, which is not usually intended for printing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Menu Bar Printing: The error occurs when the system tries to print the menu bar of a program, which is not a standard output for reports. This can happen if the print settings or the program's configuration is set to include the menu bar in the output.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings may be configured incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of the menu bar in the print job.
  Program Configuration: The program itself may be designed or configured in a way that it attempts to print the menu bar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Settings:
  
  Go to the print settings of the output device you are using. Ensure that the settings do not include the menu bar in the print output.
  You can access the output device settings via transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the device.
  
  
  
  Modify Program Code:
  
  If you have access to the program code, check if there are any settings or commands that explicitly include the menu bar in the print output. You may need to modify the code to exclude the menu bar.
  Look for any SET PRINT ON/OFF commands or similar that might be