How To Fix RA459 - Unable to print graphic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Unable to print graphic

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to print the graphics. This is caused by an
internal error.

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?

Contact your SAP consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA459 - Unable to print graphic ?

  The SAP error message RA459 "Unable to print graphic" typically occurs when there is an issue with printing graphics or images from SAP, particularly in the context of forms or reports. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in SAP or may not support graphic printing.
  Incorrect Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be set up to handle graphic formats.
  Graphics Format Issues: The graphic file format may not be supported or may be corrupted.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print graphics.
  SAP Kernel or Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP kernel or related software that affect graphic printing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in SAP (transaction SPAD).
  Verify that the printer supports graphic printing.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the output device to ensure it is set to handle graphics (e.g., check the device type).
  Ensure that the correct device type is assigned to the printer.
  
  
  
  Validate Graphic Formats:
  
  Ensure that the graphics being printed are in a supported format (e.g., BMP, JPG, PNG).
  Check if the graphic files are corrupted or not.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the SAP system and the printer.
  Ensure that the printer is online and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to print graphics.
  Check the user roles and permissions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel:
  
  If the issue persists, consider updating the SAP kernel or applying relevant patches that may address known bugs related to graphic printing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the RA459 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to printing and output management for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.