How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_PDF014 - Cannot print the material (USER_DEFAULTS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_PDF - Messages PDF Printing Class

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot print the material (USER_DEFAULTS)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF014 - Cannot print the material (USER_DEFAULTS) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF014 ("Cannot print the material (USER_DEFAULTS)") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to printing material documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to user settings or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  User Defaults Not Set: The user may not have the necessary default settings configured for printing materials. This includes missing printer settings or output device configurations.
  Missing Authorization: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to print materials or access the relevant output types.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the material may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Printer Issues: The specified printer may be offline, not configured correctly, or not available in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow printing (e.g., not released or blocked).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Defaults:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01 for user maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the correct default printer set up in the "Defaults" tab.
  Verify that the output device is correctly configured and available.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user's authorization roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to print materials.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze any authorization issues after attempting to print.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output type used for printing materials (transaction code NACE).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the material type and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Verify that the printer specified in the user defaults is online and properly configured in the SAP system (transaction code SPAD).
  Test printing to the printer from another transaction to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Material Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the material you are trying to print is in a valid status for printing. Check if it is blocked or not released.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  NACE: Output Types
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output types and managing user defaults.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MDG_BS_MAT_PDF014.