How To Fix PO452 - (SAP)LPD was started, but connection not possible

PO452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 452

• Message text: (SAP)LPD was started, but connection not possible

What causes this issue?

An SAPLPD was started for local printing but no connection could be
established.

System Response

The output request is set to "error".

How to fix this error?

You may have manually closed the SAPLPD too quickly or there may be
problems with the network. Restarting the host may help.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO452 - Details

• The SAP error message PO452 indicates that the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) was started, but a connection to the printer could not be established. This error typically occurs in the context of printing from SAP systems to network printers.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the printer.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be set up properly on the network.
  LPD Service Issues: The LPD service on the server may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for LPD communication.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings in SAP (such as the device type or output device configuration) may be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP server can reach the printer's IP address. You can use tools like ping to test connectivity.
  Verify that the printer is powered on and connected