How To Fix FT187 - Printer & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Printer & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT187 - Printer & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FT187, which states "Printer & is not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified printer in the SAP system configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as the printer not being set up correctly, the printer name being misspelled, or the printer not being available in the specified output device configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Not Defined: The printer you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Name: The name of the printer specified in the output settings may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Network Issues: The printer may not be connected to the network or may be turned off.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if the printer is defined under the "Output Devices" section.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new output device.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Output Device:
  
  In SPAD, click on "Output Devices" and then "Create" or "Change" to define or modify the printer settings.
  Ensure that the device type, host spool access method, and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Name:
  
  Ensure that the printer name used in the transaction or report is correct and matches the name defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Network and Printer Status:
  
  Verify that the printer is powered on, connected to the network, and accessible from the SAP server.
  You can also check the printer's status from the operating system level to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test print to ensure that the printer is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check spool requests and their statuses)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FT187 error and successfully configure the printer in your SAP system.