How To Fix /SCMTMS/PRNT052 - Printing of &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PRNT -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Printing of &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT052 - Printing of &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PRNT052 Printing of &1 failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the printing process of documents, such as delivery notes, transport orders, or other related documents. The &1 in the message usually represents the specific document or item that failed to print.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be available.
  Output Device Problems: The output device (printer) may be offline, out of paper, or experiencing hardware issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Document Format Issues: The document may be in a format that the printer cannot handle, or there may be issues with the print layout.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  SAP Spool Issues: There may be issues with the SAP spool system, such as a full spool request or problems with the spool server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Printer Status: Ensure that the printer is online, has paper, and is functioning correctly. You can do this by checking the printer directly or through the printer management interface.
  Verify Output Device Configuration: Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output device. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is assigned to the correct logical printer.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Review Print Layout: Check the print layout and ensure that it is compatible with the printer. You can do this in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE78 for forms.
  Check Spool Requests: Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues with the spool requests related to the document that failed to print.
  Test Print: Try printing a test document to see if the issue is specific to one document or a general printing issue.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the failure. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to printing issues in TM or specific error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring printers and troubleshooting printing issues in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the printing failure in SAP TM.