How To Fix PYC_CONT113 - Printer configuration is not correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONT -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Printer configuration is not correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONT113 - Printer configuration is not correct ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONT113 indicates that there is an issue with the printer configuration in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid printer configuration for the specified output device. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Output Device: The specified output device may not exist or may not be defined correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer or output device.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  Device Type Issues: The device type assigned to the printer may not be compatible or correctly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the output device is correctly configured. Check the device type, host spool access method, and other settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can check this in the same SPAD transaction.
  If the device does not exist, you may need to create it or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  Test the printer connection to ensure that it is reachable from the SAP system. You can do this by trying to print a test page from the operating system or using the SAP test functionality.
  
  
  
  Review Device Type:
  
  Check the device type assigned to the printer. Ensure that it is compatible with the printer model you are using. You can find this in the printer configuration in SPAD.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Review any existing spool requests for errors. This can provide additional context on what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on printer configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PYC_CONT113 error in your SAP system.