How To Fix PO379 - Specify a host printer name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Specify a host printer name

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of the printer in the host system:
In Windows NT systems, this name can be found in the printer manager.
An example of a name is \\P12345\PRINTER1 .
In Windows 3.1 and in most other PC environments, the printer name is
a part of the port name where the printer is attached.
Example: LPT1.
If you are using device type SWIN verwenden, you can also enter
__DEFAULT to use the Windows default printer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO379 - Specify a host printer name ?

  The SAP error message PO379, which states "Specify a host printer name," typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP without having a valid printer specified in the print settings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that require printing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The user has not specified a printer in the print settings.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings may be incorrectly configured in the user profile or the print layout.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Default Printer Not Set: The user may not have a default printer set in their SAP user profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PO379 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Printer:
  
  When prompted for a printer, ensure that you select a valid host printer from the list. If you are unsure which printer to use, consult your system administrator or IT department.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings.
  Ensure that a default printer is set for the user. You can do this by navigating to the "Defaults" tab and specifying a printer in the "Output Device" field.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to check the configuration of printers.
  Ensure that the printer you are trying to use is correctly configured and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer. This may require checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try printing again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration (to manage printers)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to manage user profiles)
  SP01: Spool Request (to view spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and user settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that a valid printer is specified and that the user profile is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the PO379 error and proceed with printing in SAP.