How To Fix /IAM/PRINT013 - Before printing, maintain printer settings in user profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/PRINT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Before printing, maintain printer settings in user profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/PRINT013 - Before printing, maintain printer settings in user profile ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/PRINT013 indicates that the user has not maintained the necessary printer settings in their user profile before attempting to print. This is a common issue in SAP environments where printing configurations are essential for successful document output.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the user profile does not have the required printer settings configured. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user has not set a default printer in their SAP user profile.
  The printer settings may have been reset or not properly configured after a system upgrade or migration.
  The user may be trying to print from a different client or system where their profile settings are not available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, the user needs to maintain their printer settings in their SAP user profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Profile:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SU3 in the command field and press Enter. This will take you to your user profile.
  
  
  
  Maintain Printer Settings:
  
  In the user profile screen, navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  Look for the "Output Device" field. Here, you can specify your default printer.
  If you do not see any printer listed, you can enter the name of the printer you want to use or select it from the list of available printers by clicking on the search icon (F4).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the printer information, make sure to save your changes by clicking the save button.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After updating your printer settings, try to print again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified printer.
  Printer Configuration: Check if the printer is correctly configured in the SAP system (transaction code SPAD for Spool Administration). Ensure that the printer is active and available for use.
  SAP Notes: If the problem persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional troubleshooting steps or solutions.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP system administrator for assistance, as they may need to check system-wide printer settings or user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IAM/PRINT013 error and successfully print from SAP.