How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT072 - Printer &1 determined from device pool &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Printer &1 determined from device pool &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT072 - Printer &1 determined from device pool &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT072 indicates that a printer has been determined from a device pool, but there may be an issue with the printer configuration or availability. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to print documents such as labels or pick lists.
  Cause:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system or may not be assigned to the correct device pool.
  Device Pool Settings: The device pool may not have any active printers or may not be set up correctly.
  Printer Status: The printer may be offline, out of paper, or experiencing other hardware issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate device pool.
  Ensure that the printer is set up as a valid output device.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Pool:
  
  Check the settings of the device pool to ensure that it contains active printers.
  Make sure that the device pool is correctly assigned to the relevant output types.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Ensure that the printer is powered on, connected, and has sufficient paper and toner.
  Check the printer's status from the printer's control panel or web interface.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to print has the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the printer.
  Test the connection to the printer from the server where SAP is running.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Try printing a test page from the SAP system to see if the issue persists.
  Use transaction SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors logged.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for configuring printers and device pools in the context of EWM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/PRINT072 error message.