How To Fix FUCN_UI038 - Batch printing task completed with &1 failed cases (&2 in total)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUCN_UI - Message class for fucn ui

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Batch printing task completed with &1 failed cases (&2 in total)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUCN_UI038 - Batch printing task completed with &1 failed cases (&2 in total) ?

  The SAP error message FUCN_UI038 indicates that a batch printing task has been completed, but there were some failures during the process. Specifically, it states that there were &1 failed cases out of &2 in total. This message typically arises in the context of printing documents, such as invoices or delivery notes, in a batch process.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the printer configuration in SAP. This includes incorrect printer settings or missing printer definitions.
  Document Issues: The documents being printed may have errors or may not be in the correct format, leading to failures during the printing process.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the batch print job may not have the necessary authorizations to print certain documents.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as connectivity problems with the printer or issues with the spool request.
  Resource Limitations: The printer may be out of paper, toner, or experiencing hardware malfunctions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured in SAP (transaction SPAD).
  Ensure that the printer is active and properly connected to the network.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests related to the batch printing job.
  Look for any error messages or logs that provide more details about the failed cases.
  
  
  
  Inspect Document Formats:
  
  Ensure that the documents being printed are in the correct format and do not contain any errors.
  Check if the output type and form are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job and access the documents.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Physically check the printer for any issues such as paper jams, low toner, or offline status.
  Ensure that the printer is ready to accept print jobs.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide additional context for the failures.
  
  
  
  Retry the Print Job:
  
  After addressing any identified issues, retry the batch printing job to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to batch printing and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for batch printing processes and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the issue with batch printing in SAP.