How To Fix PO185 - At least one print control was created

PO185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 185

• Message text: At least one print control was created

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PO185 - Details

• The SAP error message PO185 ("At least one print control was created") typically occurs in the context of print control settings for purchase orders or other documents in SAP. This message indicates that there is a configuration or data issue related to the print controls that are set up for the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Print Control Configuration: The print control settings for the document type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Print Control: The system expects at least one print control to be defined for the document, but it may not be found.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being processed may not have the necessary print control settings assigned.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify print control settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Control Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the print control settings for the relevant document type.
  Ensure that at least one print