How To Fix I4477 - &1 was printed for an item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 477

• Message text: &1 was printed for an item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4477 - &1 was printed for an item ?

  The SAP error message I4477 typically indicates that a specific item in a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or delivery) has been printed, but there may be an issue related to the printing process or the configuration of the output settings.
  Cause:
  
  Output Configuration Issues: The output type for the document may not be correctly configured, or the output condition records may be missing or incorrect.
  Printer Settings: The printer settings may not be correctly set up in the SAP system, or the printer may be offline or not available.
  Document Status: The document may have already been printed, and the system is trying to print it again without the necessary conditions being met.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues with the SAP system or the underlying infrastructure that are preventing the print job from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the output determination settings for the relevant document type and ensure that the output type is correctly configured.
  Verify that the condition records for the output type are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Settings:
  
  Check the printer settings in SAP (transaction SPAD) to ensure that the printer is correctly configured and available.
  Ensure that the printer is online and has paper and ink.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to see if it has already been printed. If it has, you may need to change the status or create a new print request.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform printing actions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying technical issues or logs that may indicate what is going wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like NACE (for output types), SPAD (for printer administration), and SP01 (for spool requests) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to output management and printing to ensure that all configurations are correctly set up.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.