How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_PDF011 - Cannot print the material (MBEW)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_PDF - Messages PDF Printing Class

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cannot print the material (MBEW)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF011 - Cannot print the material (MBEW) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF011 ("Cannot print the material (MBEW)") typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error indicates that there is an issue with the material data that prevents it from being printed or processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The material master record may be incomplete or missing essential data in the MBEW (Material Valuation) table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the print program or the output type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data or to execute the print function.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent it from being processed correctly.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print layout or the spool request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Data: Verify that all required fields in the material master record are filled out correctly, especially in the MBEW table. Ensure that the valuation data is complete.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the print program and output type. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the material you are trying to print.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and perform print operations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction MM03 to display the material and check for any inconsistencies. You can also run consistency checks or reports to identify issues.
  Check Spool Requests: If the print job is being sent to a spool, check the spool request in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the spool output.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that can help diagnose the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  SP01: Spool Request
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Master and MDG for best practices and guidelines on data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF011.