How To Fix PK878 - No print queue was entered for printing control cycle

PK878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 878

• Message text: No print queue was entered for printing control cycle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK878 - No print queue was entered for printing control cycle ?

  The SAP error message PK878 ("No print queue was entered for printing control cycle") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when there is an attempt to print documents related to control cycles, such as production orders or other related documents, but the system cannot find a designated print queue.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Print Queue Configuration: The print queue for the control cycle has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Control Cycle Settings: The control cycle may not have the necessary settings configured for printing.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print queue.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output types or the output determination procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK878 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Control Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK01 (Create Control Cycle) or PK02