How To Fix HRPAYDESVA1061 - Use a printer that can print PDFs.

HRPAYDESVA1061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVA1 - Message Class for A1 Procedure

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Use a printer that can print PDFs.

What causes this issue?

Printer &v1& was entered for printing the A1 statement.
However, this printer has not been set up for printing external PDF
forms using the SAP spool.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The print request is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a printer that has been set up for printing external PDF forms
using the SAP spool.
You can use the search help in field "Output Device" to find these kinds
of printers. Select devices with device type PDF1 or PDFUC.
A spool list can be generated using these printers. If the printing
function still does not work, the printer has either been set up with
the incorrect access method or the printer server has not been
configured for printing external PDF forms.
The steps necessary for setting up these printers or the required
configuration for the printing server is described in SAP Note 1444342
(section "Server-based printing (access type S)").

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESVA1061 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESVA1061 indicates that the system is attempting to generate a document (such as a payslip or report) in PDF format, but the printer configured in the system is not capable of printing PDF files. This is a common issue when the output device is not set up correctly or is incompatible with the document format being generated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer set in the SAP system may not support PDF output.
  Output Device Settings: The output device may be configured incorrectly or may not have the necessary drivers installed.
  Missing PDF Printer: The system may not have a PDF printer defined in the SAP output device settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of output devices and ensure that the printer you are using is capable of printing PDF files.
  If necessary, create a new output device that supports PDF printing.
  
  
  
  Define a PDF