How To Fix R1666 - The standard printer must not be deleted

R1666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 666

• Message text: The standard printer must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a printer that is marked as the standard. This is
not possible.

System Response

System issues an error message

How to fix this error?

Flag a different printer as being the standard.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1666 - The standard printer must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1666, "The standard printer must not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a printer that is set as the standard printer in the SAP system. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental removal of a printer that is essential for printing tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Printer Deletion Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that a user or administrator is trying to delete a printer that is currently designated as the standard printer in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the system is not recognizing the printer settings correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Change the Standard Printer:
  
  Before deleting a printer, ensure that it is not set as the standard printer. You can change the standard printer by going to the SAP GUI and navigating to:
  System > User Profile > Own Data (or use