How To Fix RETAIL_ST_ODATA301 - Print job is not opened. Open a print job to start printing.

RETAIL_ST_ODATA301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_ODATA - Messages for use in Fiori Retail Store Applications

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Print job is not opened. Open a print job to start printing.

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RETAIL_ST_ODATA301 - Details

• The SAP error message "RETAIL_ST_ODATA301: Print job is not opened. Open a print job to start printing." typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when there is an attempt to print a document (like a receipt, label, or report) without an active print job being established. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  No Print Job Established: The system requires an active print job to send print requests. If the print job is not opened or initialized, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the printer configuration in SAP, such as incorrect printer settings or missing printer definitions.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, connectivity issues may prevent the print job from being established.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or access print jobs.
  OData Service Issues: If the printing is being triggered via an OData