How To Fix PA266 - This function is not available because a letter has not been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: This function is not available because a letter has not been printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA266 - This function is not available because a letter has not been printed ?

  The SAP error message PA266, which states "This function is not available because a letter has not been printed," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when dealing with employee letters or documents that need to be generated and printed.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Print Job: The system expects a letter or document to have been printed before proceeding with the next action, but it has not been printed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output types or the print programs associated with the letters.
  User Actions: The user may have skipped a step in the process that involves generating or printing the required document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PA266 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Status:
  
  Verify if the letter or document that is supposed to be printed has indeed been generated. You can check the output management in SAP to see if