How To Fix PO840 - Printer &1 is centrally managed and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Printer &1 is centrally managed and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a centrally-managed printer.

System Response

The system does not allow this.

How to fix this error?

Delete the printer in the central PAL system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO840 - Printer &1 is centrally managed and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PO840 indicates that a printer is centrally managed and cannot be deleted from the local system. This typically occurs in environments where printers are managed centrally, such as in a networked or distributed printing setup.
  Cause:
  
  Central Management: The printer in question is managed by a central print server or a central management system (like SAP's Central Print Management). This means that the printer's configuration and management are handled outside of the local SAP instance.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify centrally managed printers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of centrally managed printers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Central Management: Verify if the printer is indeed managed centrally. You can do this by checking the printer settings in the SAP system or consulting with your system administrator.
  Use Central Management Tools: If the printer is centrally managed, you will need to use the central management tools or interfaces to delete or modify the printer settings. This may involve accessing a different system or interface that manages printers.
  Permissions Review: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to manage printers. If not, contact your SAP administrator to gain the required access or to perform the deletion on your behalf.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing centrally managed printers. This may include using transaction codes like SPAD (Spool Administration) to view printer configurations.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPAD (Spool Administration) for managing printers in SAP.
  Central Print Management: Understand how central print management works in your organization, including the tools and processes involved.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations related to printer management to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PO840 error and manage your printer settings effectively.