How To Fix PO184 - Print control & already exists

PO184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Print control & already exists

What causes this issue?

Print control cannot be added to the list because it already exists.

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?

Press Enter and specify another print control.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO184 - Details

• The SAP error message PO184 ("Print control & already exists") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a print control (such as a print layout or form) that already exists in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that require printing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Print Control: The primary cause of this error is that the print control you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new print control with the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  There is a configuration or data entry error where the system is not recognizing the existing print control correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to print controls.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Print Controls:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPAD for