How To Fix PK881 - No print queue was entered for printing kanban card

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 881

• Message text: No print queue was entered for printing kanban card

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK881 - No print queue was entered for printing kanban card ?

  The SAP error message PK881 indicates that there is no print queue specified for printing a Kanban card. This error typically occurs when you attempt to print a Kanban card in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a designated print queue to send the print job to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Queue Configuration: The print queue for the Kanban card has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings in the Kanban Configuration: The settings related to the Kanban process may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of a print queue.
  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 printer setup or the output device configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK881 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Print Queue Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the print queue for the Kanban card is correctly set up. Ensure that the output device is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Configure Kanban Settings:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code PK01 (Create Kanban) or PK02 (Change Kanban) to check the Kanban configuration.
  Ensure that the print parameters are correctly set, including the print queue.
  
  
  
  Assign Print Queue:
  
  If the print queue is missing, you can assign a print queue to the Kanban card by going to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the print queue is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to print the Kanban card has the necessary authorizations to access the print queue.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to print the Kanban card again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring Kanban and print settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.