How To Fix K-780 - Printing on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Printing on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-780 - Printing on &1 ?

  The SAP error message K-780, which states "Printing on &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue related to printing documents or reports. The "&1" in the message usually represents the name of the printer or the output device that is causing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be available.
  Output Device Not Defined: The output device specified in the print settings may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing communication with the printer.
  Printer Status: The printer may be offline, out of paper, or experiencing a hardware failure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print to the specified device.
  Spool Request Issues: There may be issues with the spool request, such as it being stuck or not processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the printer.
  Ensure that the printer is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check if the output device specified in the print settings exists and is correctly configured.
  You can do this by going to transaction code SPAD and looking for the output device.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and functioning properly. Check for any error messages on the printer itself.
  Make sure that the printer has enough paper and is not jammed.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  Test printing from another application to ensure the printer is working.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to print to the specified output device.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction code SP01 (Spool Request) to check the status of the spool requests.
  Look for any errors or issues with the spool requests related to the printing task.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on printing and spool management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the K-780 printing error in SAP.