How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG202 - Printing not allowed for issue category &1

/IAM/CONFIG202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Printing not allowed for issue category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG202 - Printing not allowed for issue category &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG202 Printing not allowed for issue category &1 typically indicates that printing is not permitted for a specific issue category in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Incident Management or similar modules where issue categories are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The issue category specified in the error message has been configured in such a way that printing is not allowed. This could be due to business rules or settings defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print documents related to that specific issue category.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that restrict printing for certain categories or types of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the issue categories in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Look for the specific issue category mentioned in the error