How To Fix QC152 - A printout is not possible because no printer assignment has been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 152

• Message text: A printout is not possible because no printer assignment has been made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC152 - A printout is not possible because no printer assignment has been made ?

  The SAP error message QC152 indicates that a printout cannot be processed because there is no printer assignment for the document or output type you are trying to print. This is a common issue in SAP systems when the system cannot find a valid printer configuration for the output.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Assigned: The most common cause is that the output type (e.g., for quality control documents) does not have a printer assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Output Configuration: The output type may not be correctly configured in the system.
  User-Specific Settings: The user may not have a default printer set up in their user profile.
  Printer Status: The printer may be offline or not configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Output Device Not Defined: The output device may not be defined in the system or may not be available for the specific document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE.
  Select the application area related to your document (e.g., Quality Management).
  Check the output type configuration and ensure that a valid printer is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Printer:
  
  If no printer is assigned, you can assign one by editing the output type settings in NACE.
  Ensure that the output device is correctly defined and available.
  
  
  
  Set Default Printer for User:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the default printer settings under the "Defaults" tab.
  Set a default printer if none is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the status of the printer you intend to use. Ensure it is active and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to print the document again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  Output Device Configuration: Ensure that the output device is correctly configured in the system, including settings for the printer type, device type, and access methods.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and print documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC152 error and successfully print the required documents in SAP.