How To Fix L3149 - Error during determination of printer (user &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Error during determination of printer (user &)

What causes this issue?

No user master record has been created for this user. Data required
for determining the printer is stored in this user master record.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3149 - Error during determination of printer (user &) ?

  The SAP error message L3149, which states "Error during determination of printer (user &)," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine a printer for a user during a print job. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Profile Issues: The user may not have a default printer assigned in their user profile.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the printer.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be correctly defined in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profile for the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that a default printer is assigned under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPAD to check the configuration of the printer.
  Ensure that the printer is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and accessible from the network.
  You can perform a test print from the operating system or check with the network administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  In transaction SPAD, check the output device settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the device type and other parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check for any spool requests that may have failed and review the logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to printer issues for any specific patches or updates that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on printer configuration and user profiles for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the L3149 error in SAP.