How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT051 - Printing of &1 has not been triggered, only PDF supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Printing of &1 has not been triggered, only PDF supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT051 - Printing of &1 has not been triggered, only PDF supported ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT051 Printing of &1 has not been triggered, only PDF supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to print a document that is not supported for direct printing, and only PDF output is allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the document you are trying to print may not be configured to support direct printing. Instead, it may only be set up for PDF output.
  Document Type: The specific document type you are trying to print may inherently only support PDF format.
  Output Device Settings: The output device settings may not be configured to handle the type of document you are trying to print.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the print job for the specific document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the output type configuration in SPRO (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the settings for the output type you are using.
  Ensure that the output type is configured to allow PDF output.
  
  
  
  Use PDF Output:
  
  If the document is only supported in PDF format, you can choose to generate the PDF instead of trying to print directly.
  Look for options to download or view the PDF version of the document.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the output device in transaction SPAD.
  Ensure that the device is configured correctly and supports the type of output you are trying to generate.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to trigger the print job for the document type in question.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific output type and document type for any additional configuration or limitations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SPAD (for output device management), and SOST (for monitoring output requests).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully generate the required output.