How To Fix OA188 - No printing is possible

OA188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No printing is possible

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to print from the printer you have selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please use printer &V1& or a different printer of device type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA188 - No printing is possible ?

  The SAP error message OA188 "No printing is possible" typically indicates that there is an issue with the printing configuration or setup in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be defined at all.
  Printer Status: The printer could be offline, out of paper, or experiencing hardware issues.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings in the user profile or the print job may not be correctly set.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing communication with the printer.
  Spool Request Issues: The spool request may have errors or may not have been created properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the printer is defined and