How To Fix QC138 - The data for batch &1 &2 &3 could not be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The data for batch &1 &2 &3 could not be printed

What causes this issue?

No data is printed for batch number &V3& material &V1& &', plant 'V2&.
This can be caused by the following:

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

Not all data was found for a characteristic in the certificate profile
that is marked as obligatory.
No requested data was found for any characteristic in the certificate
profile.

System Response

The creation of the certificate profile is canceled.
If the certificate is for a delivery item, the status of the message is
set to <ZH>Incorrectly processed</>.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC138 - The data for batch &1 &2 &3 could not be printed ?

  The SAP error message QC138 indicates that there was an issue with printing data related to a specific batch. The message typically includes placeholders for the batch number, material number, and plant, which are represented as &1, &2, and &3, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Print Configuration: The print configuration for the batch or material may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow printing (e.g., it may be blocked or not released).
  Printer Issues: There may be issues with the printer settings, such as the printer being offline, not configured correctly, or lacking the necessary permissions.
  Data Issues: The data associated with the batch may be incomplete or corrupted, preventing it from being printed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the batch data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC138 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the print settings for the material and batch are correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the output type is correctly assigned to the material and batch.
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Status:
  
  Check the status of the batch in the system. Ensure that it is in a status that allows printing (e.g., not blocked).
  
  
  
  Printer Settings:
  
  Check the printer settings in SAP. Ensure that the printer is online and properly configured.
  Test the printer to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity:
  
  Review the data associated with the batch to ensure it is complete and not corrupted.
  If necessary, re-enter or correct any missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to print has the necessary authorizations to perform the print action.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review any logs or error messages in the SAP system for additional details that may help identify the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MB52 (List of Material Balances) or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check the status of the batch and material.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the QC138 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QC138 error in SAP.