How To Fix PT016 - Printer name "&" is invalid -> Cannot print spool request immediately

PT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Printer name "&" is invalid -> Cannot print spool request immediately

What causes this issue?

The specified printer name is invalid.

System Response

The system automatically stops immediate output of the spool request.
and stores it in the spool system.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid printer name and run the request again.

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PT016 - Details

• The SAP error message PT016, which states "Printer name '&' is invalid -> Cannot print spool request immediately," typically indicates that there is an issue with the printer configuration in the SAP system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Printer Name: The printer name specified in the print settings may not exist or is incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Printer Not Defined: The printer may not be defined in the SAP system or may not be assigned to the user or client.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from accessing the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Spool Configuration: The spool configuration settings may not be correctly set up for the printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the printer name is correctly defined and is