How To Fix PT080 - Print & is not valid in this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Print & is not valid in this client

What causes this issue?

In transaction SPAD, you set a client restriction on this printer. You
therefore cannot use this printer in this client.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the printer in a different client.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT080 - Print & is not valid in this client ?

  The SAP error message "PT080 Print & is not valid in this client" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the print settings or the printer itself in the SAP system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Printer Configuration: The printer specified in the print settings may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The printer may not be valid for the specific client you are working in. Each client in SAP can have different configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Missing Printer Definition: The printer may not be defined in the SAP system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the printer configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the printer is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if the printer is assigned to the correct client. You can do this by reviewing the printer settings in SPAD.
  If necessary, create or adjust the printer settings for the specific client.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Define the Printer:
  
  If the printer is missing, you may need to define it in SPAD. Make sure to provide all necessary details, including the device type and output device.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the printer was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to manually configure the printer in the target client.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing printers and spool requests.
  SU01: User Maintenance - for checking user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on printer configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to printer configuration and the specific error message PT080.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.