How To Fix FC195 - Print control & is not defined for printer &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Print control & is not defined for printer &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC195 - Print control & is not defined for printer & ?

  The SAP error message FC195 indicates that the print control for a specified printer is not defined. This error typically occurs when you attempt to print a document, and the system cannot find the necessary print control settings for the specified printer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Control Definition: The print control settings for the specified printer have not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, or the printer name may be misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the print control settings were recently transported from another system, they may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print control settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Print Control:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the Output Devices section.
  Find the printer in question and check if the print control is defined.
  If not, you can define the print control by selecting the printer and editing its settings.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer name is correctly specified in the print settings of the document you are trying to print.
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system and is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the print control settings were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the print control settings were included.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the print control settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for further assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE38: To run reports related to spool management
  PFCG: Role Maintenance for checking user authorizations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC195 error and ensure that the print control is properly defined for the specified printer.