How To Fix PO186 - Print control cannot be displayed

PO186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Print control cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

The value entered is outside the area of the displayed list.

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?

Enter a smaller value that is within the list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO186 - Details

• The SAP error message "PO186 Print control cannot be displayed" typically occurs when there is an issue with the print control settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to print documents or when accessing print previews.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Control Configuration: The print control settings for the document type or output type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print control settings.
  Output Device Issues: The output device may not be correctly configured or may not be available.
  Document Type Not Supported: The document type you are trying to print may not have a corresponding print control defined.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the print server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Control Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration for the output device and print