How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT006 - Printer &1 is not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Printer &1 is not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT006 - Printer &1 is not created ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT006 Printer &1 is not created typically indicates that the system is unable to find or access the specified printer in the SAP system. This can occur in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to print documents such as labels or pick lists.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Not Defined: The printer specified in the configuration is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Name: The printer name may be misspelled or incorrectly configured in the print settings.
  Printer Not Active: The printer may not be active or properly configured in the SAP spool system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the printer.
  Device Type Issues: The device type for the printer may not be correctly set up in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the printer is defined and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the printer is active and has the correct device type assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Name:
  
  Check the configuration in the relevant EWM settings to ensure that the printer name is correctly specified.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters in the printer name.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to print has the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that printing permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  If the printer is a network printer, ensure that it is connected to the network and accessible from the SAP server.
  You can perform a test print from the operating system or use the SAP test print functionality.
  
  
  
  Review Device Type:
  
  Ensure that the correct device type is assigned to the printer in transaction SPAD.
  If necessary, create or modify the device type to match the printer's capabilities.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Review the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors related to the printer.
  This can provide additional insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on printer configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing in EWM or the specific printer model you are using.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCWM/PRINT006 error message.