How To Fix FPRUNX111 - Insufficient information for generating output (missing printer, for ex.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPRUNX - Messages Form Processing Runtime

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Insufficient information for generating output (missing printer, for ex.)

What causes this issue?

You want to print a form, but you did not specify an output device.
Since no device has been entered in the user defaults, the system would
usually display a dialog box where you can select a device. However,
the system cannot connect to the front end at the moment
(due to background processing or an update, for example).

System Response

The system displays an error message and cannot generate the form.

How to fix this error?

Enter an output device in your user defaults or enter it in the
relevant application Customizing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPRUNX111 - Insufficient information for generating output (missing printer, for ex.) ?

  The SAP error message FPRUNX111 indicates that there is insufficient information for generating output, often due to a missing printer or other output device configuration issues. This error typically occurs when trying to execute a report or print a document in SAP, and the system cannot find the necessary output settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The specified printer is not defined in the SAP system or is not available.
  Output Device Not Assigned: The output device (printer) is not assigned to the user or the job being executed.
  Incorrect Output Settings: The output settings in the print program or report may be incorrectly configured.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Network Issues: The printer may be offline or there may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the printer is assigned to the correct output device.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Device:
  
  If the output device is not assigned, you can assign it in the user profile or in the report settings.
  Check the user’s default output device settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Output Settings:
  
  Check the report or program settings to ensure that the correct output device is specified.
  If necessary, modify the report to include the correct output device.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and accessible from the network. You can try printing a test page from the operating system to confirm connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team for further investigation, as they can check system logs and configurations that may not be accessible to end-users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring printers and output devices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPRUNX111 error and successfully generate the desired output.