How To Fix EDOCUMENT_TW034 - No printer exists; maintain a printer in relevant Customizing activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_TW - Taiwan eDocument messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No printer exists; maintain a printer in relevant Customizing activity

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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How to fix this error?

System Response

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TW034 - No printer exists; maintain a printer in relevant Customizing activity ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TW034 indicates that there is no printer configured in the system for the relevant document or process you are trying to execute. This error typically arises when the system attempts to print a document, but it cannot find a valid printer configuration.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Defined: The most common cause is that there is no printer defined in the SAP system for the specific document type or output type you are trying to print.
  Incorrect Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in the Customizing settings.
  User-Specific Settings: The user may not have a default printer set up in their user profile.
  Output Device Not Active: The output device may be inactive or not properly connected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to "Output Control" > "Output Devices" > "Define Output Devices".
  Ensure that a printer is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Printer to User:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Parameters" tab.
  Check if a default printer is assigned. If not, assign a valid printer.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to "Output Control" > "Maintain Output Types".
  Ensure that the output type you are using is correctly configured to use a printer.
  
  
  
  Test Printer:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check if the printer is functioning correctly.
  You can also use transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to manage and test printers.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and print documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Printers:
  
  In transaction SPAD, check if the printer is active and properly connected to the network.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring printers and output types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message EDOCUMENT_TW034 and successfully configure a printer for your SAP environment.