How To Fix RSRD268 - &1 is not a valid printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 268

• Message text: &1 is not a valid printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD268 - &1 is not a valid printer ?

  The SAP error message RSRD268 indicates that the specified printer is not valid or cannot be accessed. This error typically occurs when trying to print reports or documents from SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Name: The printer name specified in the print settings may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Printer Not Configured: The printer may not be configured in the SAP system or may not be available in the list of printers.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the printer.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  Printer Status: The printer may be offline, out of paper, or experiencing other hardware issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Printer Name: Verify that the printer name is correct. You can do this by checking the printer settings in SAP.
  Configure Printer: Ensure that the printer is properly configured in the SAP system. You can do this by going to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and checking the list of available printers.
  Test Printer Connectivity: Ensure that the printer is online and accessible from the network. You can try printing a test page from another application to confirm its status.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Contact IT Support: If the issue persists, contact your IT support team to investigate any potential network or hardware issues with the printer.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SPAD: This transaction is used for managing printers in SAP. You can view and configure printers, check their status, and manage spool requests.
  Transaction SP01: This transaction allows you to view spool requests and check if there are any errors related to printing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printers and the RSRD268 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSRD268 error message in SAP.