How To Fix IW256 - Cannot print, due to status


IW256 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 256

  • Message text: Cannot print, due to status

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to print <GL:shop_papers>shop papers</> for the
    <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>. However, the PM order has a
    system status which does not allow the printing of
    shop papers.

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    How to fix this error?

    Determine the circumstances under which statuses such as "released" and
    "printed" are assigned in your system. You may have to set an additional
    status or delete a status l?schen, before you can print shop papers for
    the PM order.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


IW256 - Details

  • The SAP error message IW256 ("Cannot print, due to status") typically occurs when you attempt to print a document (such as a work order or maintenance order) that is in a status that does not allow printing. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP).
    Causes:
    
    Document Status: The work order or document may be in a status that prohibits printing. For example, it might be in a "Completed" or "Closed" status.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
    Configuration Settings: The print settings or output types may not be correctly configured in the system.
    Missing Output Determination: The output type for the document may not be determined or set up correctly.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Document Status:
    
    Navigate to the work order or document in question and check its status. If it is in a status that does not allow printing, you may need

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