How To Fix PO182 - Print control already saved

PO182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Print control already saved

Self-Explanatory Message

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PO182 - Details

• The SAP error message PO182 ("Print control already saved") typically occurs when there is an attempt to print a document (such as a purchase order) that has already been processed for printing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to reprint a document that has already been printed or when there is an issue with the print control settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Print Request: The most common cause is that the print control for the document has already been saved in the system, indicating that the document has already been printed.
  Incorrect Print Control Settings: There may be issues with the print control settings in the SAP system, leading to confusion about the print status of the document.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to print the same document multiple times without realizing it has already been processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Print Status: Verify the print status of the document in question. You