How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_PPF016 - Could not determine printer for delivery note

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_PPF -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Could not determine printer for delivery note

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_PPF016 - Could not determine printer for delivery note ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_PPF016 Could not determine printer for delivery note typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to find a suitable printer for printing delivery notes. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant output type for delivery notes.
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the delivery note may not be defined in the system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer or the output type.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings in the user profile or the output device configuration may be incorrect.
  Logical Destination Issues: The logical destination for the printer may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the printer is assigned to the correct output device.
  
  
  
  Define Output Type:
  
  Check if the output type for delivery notes is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in the EWM module.
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the delivery note.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and the output type. This can be checked in the user profile or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user profile settings. Ensure that the default printer is set correctly for the user.
  
  
  
  Logical Destination:
  
  Verify that the logical destination for the printer is correctly set up in the system. This can be checked in transaction code SPAD under the "Output Devices" section.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Perform a test print to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly. You can do this from the spool administration or directly from the output device settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for information on output management and printer configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/DLV_PPF016.