How To Fix PO211 - At least one print control field must be filled for printout

PO211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 211

• Message text: At least one print control field must be filled for printout

What causes this issue?

You would like to test the print control characters for a device type,
but there are no print control characters defined for this device type.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO211 - At least one print control field must be filled for printout ?

  The SAP error message PO211, which states "At least one print control field must be filled for printout," typically occurs when you are trying to print a document (such as a purchase order) but the necessary print control fields are not properly filled in the relevant document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Print Control Data: The print control fields required for the document are not filled. This can include fields like the output type, medium, or other relevant print parameters.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the absence of necessary print control fields.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows printing, or it may not have been saved properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PO211 error, you can take the following