How To Fix R11286 - Printer &1 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER

R11286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Printer &1 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER

What causes this issue?

The printer destination occurs more than once.
Therefore it is not possible to identify this record unambiguously via
the printer destination.

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?

Enter the number of the data record (<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to
identify this data record unambiguously.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11286 - Printer &1 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER ?

  The SAP error message R11286 indicates that there is an ambiguity with the printer specified in the system. The message typically arises when the system encounters multiple printers that match the criteria provided, leading to confusion about which printer to use. The error message specifically mentions that the printer is identified using a CONSNUMBER, which is a unique identifier for the printer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Printers with Similar Names: There may be multiple printers configured in the SAP system that have similar names or identifiers, causing the system to be unable to determine which printer to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: The printer configuration in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific printer, causing the system to default to an ambiguous state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Review the list of printers and ensure that