How To Fix FB518 - No printer was specified for report & in variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No printer was specified for report & in variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB518 - No printer was specified for report & in variant & ?

  The SAP error message FB518 ("No printer was specified for report & in variant &") typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires printing, but no printer has been specified in the variant settings or in the print parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Specification: The report variant does not have a printer specified.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user may not have a default printer set in their user profile.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant being used may not be correctly configured to include printer settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where the report is executed (e.g., FB50, FB60).
  Select the variant you are using and check its settings.
  Ensure that a printer is specified in the variant settings.
  
  
  
  Set a Default Printer:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if a default printer is set for your user profile.
  If not, set a default printer by going to User Profile > Own Data > Defaults tab and specify a printer.
  
  
  
  Modify the Report Execution:
  
  When executing the report, you can manually specify a printer in the print options dialog that appears before executing the report.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not have a printer specified, you can create a new variant or modify the existing one to include the printer settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE38: ABAP Program Execution (to run reports)
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  User Profile Settings: You can access user profile settings through transaction SU01.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to printing or variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB518 error and successfully execute the report with the appropriate printer settings.