How To Fix F5A286 - Preview for Printing Accounting Document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Preview for Printing Accounting Document

What causes this issue?

In the document overview, you have selected "Print preview".

System Response

The system branches to the list display for printing.

How to fix this error?

Under "Settings - Display variant", you can adjust the display variant.
To print, choose the menu option "Document" - "Print". Choose "Back"
(F3) to return to the document overview.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A286 - Preview for Printing Accounting Document ?

  The SAP error message F5A286 typically occurs when there is an issue with the preview for printing an accounting document. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the print layout.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Layout: The print layout for the accounting document may not be defined or may be incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print preview functionality.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the accounting document that prevents it from being processed for printing.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the spool request or printer configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Layout:
  
  Ensure that the print layout for the accounting document is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  If necessary, create or modify the print layout using transaction codes like SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the print preview functionality. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Inspect the accounting document for any missing or incorrect data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  You can use transaction FB03 to display the accounting document and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues related to the print job.
  If there are errors, you may need to resolve them before attempting to print again.
  
  
  
  Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system. Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD.
  Make sure that the printer is online and available for use.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message F5A286.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to print layout configuration and troubleshooting print issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.