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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 each printer has a unique name and configuration.
  If there are duplicate entries, consider renaming or removing the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Specify Printer Explicitly:
  
  When printing, specify the printer explicitly in the print settings to avoid ambiguity.
  Use the full name or the unique identifier of the printer.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the intended printer.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the required printer.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Review any existing spool requests to see if they are pointing to the correct printer.
  If necessary, delete or reprocess any spool requests that may be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPAD (Spool Administration), SP01 (Spool Request Overview)
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on printer configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ambiguity related to the printer and eliminate the error message R11286.