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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 steps:
  
  
  Check Print Control Fields:
  
  Go to the document you are trying to print (e.g., purchase order).
  Ensure that the output type is selected and that all required print control fields are filled in. This can usually be found in the "Messages" or "Output" section of the document.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output type in transaction code NACE or SPRO.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly set up for the document type you are working with and that the necessary print parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify that the document is in a status that allows printing. For example, a purchase order should be fully approved and saved.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform printing actions. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try printing the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and NACE (Output Types) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message PO211.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to output management and print control settings for further guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.