How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION026 - Correspondence print not requested. Print settings are invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Correspondence print not requested. Print settings are invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION026 - Correspondence print not requested. Print settings are invalid ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION026 indicates that the correspondence print was not requested due to invalid print settings. This error typically occurs in the context of financial document management (FDM) when trying to generate correspondence or print documents related to collections.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Print Settings: The print settings for the correspondence may not be configured correctly. This could include missing or incorrect printer settings, output device configurations, or missing forms.
  Missing Output Type: The output type for the correspondence may not be defined or may not be linked to the relevant document type.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow printing or correspondence generation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the output management settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the output device is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the correct form is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type:
  
  Check the output type settings in the transaction code NACE (Output Types) for the relevant application area (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and linked to the document type you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document you are trying to print. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for correspondence generation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the output management in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Test Print:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test print to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and correspondence printing for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.