How To Fix FIQA_LOC709 - Specify the name of the printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Specify the name of the printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC709 - Specify the name of the printer ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC709 indicates that the system requires you to specify the name of the printer when trying to execute a print job. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or document processing where printing is involved.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer name has not been specified in the print settings.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user may not have a default printer configured in their user profile.
  Incorrect Print Parameters: The print parameters may not have been set correctly in the transaction or program being executed.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIQA_LOC709 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Printer Name:
  
  When prompted for a printer name, enter the correct printer name that is configured in the SAP system.
  You can also use the output device selection dialog to choose an available printer.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to System > User Profile > Own Data (or use transaction code SU3).
  In the Defaults tab, specify a default printer in the Output Device field.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this by going to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the printer is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Print Parameters:
  
  If you are executing a specific transaction, check the print parameters to ensure that they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This may require checking with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the print job again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration for managing printers and spool requests.
  SU3: User Profile maintenance to set user defaults.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and troubleshooting print issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC709 error and successfully print your documents.