How To Fix PT052 - The system can only perform this operation on an SAP printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The system can only perform this operation on an SAP printer

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Remove the frontend printers by deselecting the relevant checkbox
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT052 - The system can only perform this operation on an SAP printer ?

  The SAP error message PT052 indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is restricted to SAP printers only. This typically occurs when you attempt to execute a print job or perform a printing-related function on a non-SAP printer or a printer that is not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-SAP Printer: The printer you are trying to use is not recognized as an SAP printer.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Access Rights: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the specified printer.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be set to an SAP printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the printer you are trying to use is listed as an SAP printer.
  If it is not listed, you may need to create or configure the printer as an SAP printer.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure SAP Printer:
  
  In SPAD, you can create a new output device by clicking on "Output Devices" and then "Create".
  Fill in the necessary details, ensuring that the device type is set to an SAP-supported printer type.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Output Device:
  
  When executing the print job, ensure that you are selecting the correct output device that is configured as an SAP printer.
  
  
  
  Test the Printer:
  
  After configuration, you can test the printer by printing a test page from the SPAD transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's IT support for specific configurations related to your environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration for managing printers and spool requests.
  SP01: To view spool requests and check if the print job was created successfully.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  Printer Types: Ensure that the printer type you are using is compatible with SAP. Common SAP printer types include HP, Canon, and others that are supported by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PT052 error and successfully perform the desired printing operation.