How To Fix /SCWM/ESI016 - Cannot print the day-end closing. Entry for printer is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ESI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot print the day-end closing. Entry for printer is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ESI016 - Cannot print the day-end closing. Entry for printer is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ESI016 Cannot print the day-end closing. Entry for printer is missing typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system attempts to print a day-end closing report but cannot find a valid printer configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there is no printer defined in the system for the specific output type related to the day-end closing report.
  Incorrect Output Device: The output device specified in the configuration may not be valid or may not be set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer or print the report.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type for the day-end closing report may not be assigned to any printer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if the printer you intend to use is defined and active.
  Ensure that the printer is configured correctly and is available for use.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Device:
  
  In the EWM configuration, navigate to the relevant settings for output management.
  Ensure that the output type for the day-end closing report is assigned to a valid output device (printer).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to print. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Maintain Output Type:
  
  Go to transaction code NACE (Output Types).
  Find the relevant output type for the day-end closing report and ensure it is assigned to the correct application and output device.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to print the day-end closing report again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on configuring output management and printers.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully print the day-end closing report.