How To Fix HRPAYDEBW026 - For background processing, specify the printer under Settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 026

• Message text: For background processing, specify the printer under Settings

What causes this issue?

The printer information is read from the user master record. If no
printer is maintained, enter an output device under Settings.
This is only necessary when you create statements in the background. If
you create the statements directly, you are asked to enter the printer
data in a dialog box.

How to fix this error?

To avoid entering the printer data each time a statement is created,
maintain the printer data in your user master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW026 - For background processing, specify the printer under Settings ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW026 typically occurs in the context of background processing for payroll or other HR-related tasks. This error indicates that a printer has not been specified for the background job, which is necessary for generating output such as payslips or reports.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a background job is scheduled to run, but the system does not have a designated printer set up for the output. This can happen if:
  
  The job was created without specifying a printer.
  The printer settings in the user profile or job definition are incomplete or incorrect.
  The printer is not available or not configured correctly in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEBW026 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job that is causing the error and check its details.
  Ensure that the job has a printer specified in the output options.
  
  
  
  Specify Printer in Job:
  
  If the printer is not specified, you can edit the job definition to include a printer.
  In the job definition, navigate to the "Spool Parameters" section and specify a valid printer.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings for the user who scheduled the job.
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the "Defaults" tab for the output device settings.
  Ensure that a default printer is set up for the user.
  
  
  
  Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to check the status of the printer.
  Make sure the printer is active and properly connected.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you can test the printing functionality by running a simple report or job to see if the output is generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  Once the printer is specified and configured, re-run the background job to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background processing and spool management.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that a printer is specified and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEBW026 error and successfully process your background jobs.