How To Fix EI447 - No data was printed or transferred to MS Word

EI447 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 447

• Message text: No data was printed or transferred to MS Word

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI447 - No data was printed or transferred to MS Word ?

  The SAP error message EI447, which states "No data was printed or transferred to MS Word," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Word during the process of generating documents or reports. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The data that is supposed to be printed or transferred may not be available or may not meet the criteria for the report.
  Incorrect Configuration: The integration settings between SAP and Microsoft Word may not be configured correctly.
  Document Template Issues: The Word template being used may be corrupted or not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data or execute the report.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the workstation running Microsoft Word.
  SAP GUI Settings: The settings in the SAP GUI may not be configured to