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

PFM_12FI_AP038 - Overview

• 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