How To Fix PO747 - Host &1 cannot be reached or (SAP-)LPD is not running there


PO747 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PO - Spooler message

  • Message number: 747

  • Message text: Host &1 cannot be reached or (SAP-)LPD is not running there

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  • What causes this issue?

    The specified host could not be accessed. Or, there is no suitable
    receiving program running on the host for the print data. This can be a
    SAPLPD or a Berkeley-LPD-compatible program.

    System Response

    First, several print output attempts are made and are marked as having
    errors (if necessary).

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the receiving program is running on the specified host.
    Check whether the network is functioning correctly.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PO747 - Details

  • The SAP error message PO747 indicates that the system is unable to reach the specified host or that the LPD (Line Printer Daemon) service is not running on that host. This error typically occurs when trying to print from SAP to a network printer.
    Causes:
    
    Network Issues: The host specified in the print configuration may be unreachable due to network problems, such as incorrect IP address, DNS issues, or firewall settings blocking the connection.
    LPD Service Not Running: The LPD service on the target host may not be running or may not be configured correctly to accept print jobs.
    Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer configuration in SAP may be incorrect, including wrong host name, port number, or printer settings.
    Access Rights: The user or system may not have the necessary permissions to access the printer on the specified host.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Network Connectivity:
    
    Use tools like ping or traceroute to check if the host is reachable from the

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