How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT042 - No printer maintained for user &1

/SCWM/PRINT042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No printer maintained for user &1

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/SCWM/PRINT042 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT042 No printer maintained for user &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to print documents (like pick lists, packing lists, etc.) but does not have a printer assigned to their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Assigned: The user does not have a default printer assigned in their user profile.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be properly configured to include printer settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer settings or to print.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign a Printer to the User:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue and click on the "Change" button.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  In the "Printer" field, enter a valid printer name or select one from the list of available printers.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that