How To Fix PO813 - This request may not have been printed. Status unknown

PO813 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 813

• Message text: This request may not have been printed. Status unknown

Self-Explanatory Message

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PO813 - Details

• The SAP error message PO813 ("This request may not have been printed. Status unknown") typically occurs when there is an issue with the printing process of a purchase order (PO) or related document. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, printer settings, or problems with the spool request.
  Causes:
  
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in SAP, or it may not be available.
  Spool Request Problems: The spool request for the print job may have encountered an error, leading to an unknown status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems affecting the communication between SAP and the printer.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows it to be printed (e.g., it may be locked or incomplete).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer