How To Fix PO678 - Error during print request output. l_rc = &4

PO678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Error during print request output. l_rc = &4

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PO678 - Details

• The SAP error message PO678, which states "Error during print request output. l_rc = &4," typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to process a print request for a purchase order (PO). The l_rc value provides additional information about the nature of the error, but it is often a system-specific return code that can vary based on the context.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, or it may not be available.
  Output Device Problems: The output device specified for the print request may be offline or not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print request.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the print job from reaching the printer.
  SAP Spool Issues: There could be issues with the SAP spool system, such as a full spool or problems with spool requests.
  Incorrect Output