How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT007 - Printer must be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Printer must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT007 - Printer must be entered ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT007 Printer must be entered typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to print a document (like a delivery or a warehouse task) without specifying a printer. This error indicates that the system requires a printer to be defined for the printing process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The user has not specified a printer in the print settings.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default printer assigned.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being printed may not have a printer defined in its configuration.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction being used may require a printer to be specified explicitly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Printer:
  
  When you initiate the print process, ensure that you select a printer from the available list. This can usually be done in the print dialog box.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user profile settings (transaction code SU01) and check if a default printer is assigned to the user. If not, assign a default printer.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type you are trying to print. Ensure that a printer is assigned to that document type in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction for printing, check if there are any settings that require a printer to be specified. You may need to adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Print Layout:
  
  Ensure that the print layout is correctly configured and that it does not have any restrictions that would prevent printing without a specified printer.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or known issues related to printing in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  /SCWM/PRT (Print Management in EWM)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on printing in SAP EWM.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly set up and select printers in the SAP system to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/PRINT007 Printer must be entered error and successfully print the required documents.