How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT040 - Data are not available (printer, spool ID, number of copies, form)

/SCWM/PRINT040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Data are not available (printer, spool ID, number of copies, form)

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/SCWM/PRINT040 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT040 Data are not available (printer, spool ID, number of copies, form) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the printing process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary data to complete the print job, which can be due to several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Spool Request Issues: The spool request may not have been created successfully, or it may have been deleted or not generated at all.
  Incorrect Output Settings: The output settings (like number of copies, form, etc.) may not be correctly defined in the output determination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer or the spool request.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues