How To Fix PK183 - Printer &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Printer &1 not found

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a printer to print the Kanban or the control
cycle.

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?

If you have made a setting in Customizing for the production order to
the effect that the Kanban card is printed using the production order
data, enter a printer in Customizing too.
Otherwise, maintain a printer in the control cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK183 - Printer &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message PK183, which states "Printer &1 not found," typically indicates that the specified printer is not recognized by the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or incorrect printer settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Name: The printer name specified in the print settings may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Printer Not Configured: The printer may not be configured in the SAP system or may not be defined in the output device settings.
  Network Issues: The printer may not be reachable due to network issues or it may be turned off.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Device Type Issues: The device type for the printer may not be correctly set up in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Printer Name: Verify that the printer name specified in the print settings is correct. You can do this by checking the output device configuration in SAP.
  Configure the Printer:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if the printer is listed under "Output Devices."
  If it is not listed, you may need to create a new output device for the printer.
  
  
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that the printer is powered on and connected to the network. You can try pinging the printer's IP address from the server where SAP is running.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the printer. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Device Type Configuration: Ensure that the correct device type is assigned to the printer in the output device settings. This can also be checked in transaction code SPAD.
  Test Printing: After making any changes, perform a test print to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly with SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing printers and output devices.
  SP01: Spool Request - to view spool requests and their statuses.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to printer configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring printers and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.