How To Fix SAPBC_GLOBAL654 - Print canceled: List appears on screen

SAPBC_GLOBAL654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPBC_GLOBAL - Messages for Package SAPBC_GLOBAL

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Print canceled: List appears on screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPBC_GLOBAL654 - Print canceled: List appears on screen ?

  The SAP error message "SAPBC_GLOBAL654 Print canceled: List appears on screen" typically occurs when a user attempts to print a report or list in SAP, but instead of sending it to the printer, the output is displayed on the screen. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause can help in finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured or may not be available.
  User Settings: The user may have settings that default the output to the screen instead of the printer.
  Print Spooler Issues: There may be issues with the print spooler or the connection to the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print to the selected output device.
  SAP GUI Settings: The settings in the SAP GUI may be configured to display output on the screen.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the output device