How To Fix FR703 - Specify a printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Specify a printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR703 - Specify a printer ?

  The SAP error message FR703, which states "Specify a printer," typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report without having a printer specified in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, invoices, or any other print-related tasks within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Assigned: The user has not assigned a printer in their user profile or the print job does not have a printer specified.
  Default Printer Not Set: The default printer for the user may not be set in the SAP system.
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system or may not be available in the network.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Printer:
  
  When prompted with the error, you can specify a printer directly in the print dialog box. Choose an available printer from the list.
  
  
  
  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, look for the Output Device field and specify your default printer.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  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 connected to the network.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This may require checking with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Test the Printer:
  
  After setting the printer, you can test it by printing a simple document or using the print preview option to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing printers and spool requests.
  SU3: User Profile - for managing user-specific settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on printer setup and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR703 error and successfully print your documents in SAP.