How To Fix FUCN_REP010 - Reporting type &1: background print is not possible for print type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUCN_REP - Message class for FUCN reporting

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Reporting type &1: background print is not possible for print type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUCN_REP010 - Reporting type &1: background print is not possible for print type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FUCN_REP010 indicates that there is an issue with background printing for a specific reporting type. The message typically states: "Reporting type &1: background print is not possible for print type &2." This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to execute a report in the background that is not configured to support background printing.
  Causes:
  
  Print Type Configuration: The print type specified in the report may not be configured to allow background printing. This can happen if the print type is set to only allow interactive printing.
  Output Device Settings: The output device being used may not support background printing. Some devices are configured only for interactive or immediate printing.
  Report Settings: The report itself may have settings that restrict it from being printed in the background.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs for the specified report or print type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the print type being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow background printing.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  In SPAD, check the output device settings. Ensure that the device supports background printing and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Settings:
  
  If you have access to the report's configuration, check if there are any settings that restrict background printing. You may need to modify these settings to allow background execution.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Print Type:
  
  If the current print type does not support background printing, consider using an alternative print type that does.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its printing capabilities and any limitations regarding background printing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE38: Execute Program (to run the report)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or print type.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to enable background printing for the specified report type.