How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP038 - Printing program &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Printing program &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP038 - Printing program &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP038 indicates that the printing program specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when trying to execute a print job for a document (like an invoice or a payment advice) and the system cannot find the associated print program.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Program: The specified print program is not defined in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the output type may be incorrect, pointing to a non-existent program.
  Transport Issues: If the print program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Program Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SE80 and check if the print program exists in the system. You can search for the program name mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction NACE to check the configuration for the output type related to the document you are trying to print. Ensure that the correct print program is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the print program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport the program if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print program. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate Print Program:
  
  If the print program is indeed missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific print program or output type for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check for the existence of the program)
  NACE: Output Types (to check configuration)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.