How To Fix PK725 - Print control value "print at goods receipt" is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 725

• Message text: Print control value "print at goods receipt" is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK725 - Print control value "print at goods receipt" is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PK725, which states "Print control value 'print at goods receipt' is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with print control settings for documents related to goods receipts. This error indicates that the print control setting for the document in question is not configured correctly or is not allowed in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Print Control Setting: The print control for the document type may not be set up to allow printing at the goods receipt stage.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type associated with the goods receipt may not have the appropriate print control settings configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print documents at the goods receipt stage.
  Custom Configuration: Custom developments or configurations in the SAP system may restrict printing based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Control Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant document type in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Material Management (MM) and check the print control settings for the goods receipt document type.
  Ensure that the print control value allows printing at the goods receipt stage.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the document type used for the goods receipt. Ensure that it is set up to allow printing.
  Check if there are any specific settings that restrict printing based on certain conditions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to print has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP technical team or BASIS team to check for any custom developments or enhancements that may be affecting the print control settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the print control now allows printing at the goods receipt stage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  MB01 (to post goods receipt)
  MB90 (to process output for material documents)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on print control settings and document types in the Material Management module.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK725 error and ensure that the print control settings are correctly configured for goods receipts in your SAP system.