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

PT052 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PT052 - Details

• 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