How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV134 - Documents for &1 &2: printer determination failed; data inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Documents for &1 &2: printer determination failed; data inconsistency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV134 - Documents for &1 &2: printer determination failed; data inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV134 indicates that there is a problem with printer determination in the context of handling documents in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) area. The message states that the printer determination has failed due to data inconsistency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include missing entries in the output device configuration or incorrect settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the document types or the output types that are supposed to be printed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer or the output device.
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined in the system, or it may not be linked to the correct printer.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the printer itself, such as it being offline or not connected properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the printer is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the output device is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Settings:
  
  Check the output type settings for the document in question. Ensure that the output type is defined and linked to the correct printer.
  Use transaction NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the data related to the document types and ensure that there are no inconsistencies. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the EWM module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and perform printing tasks. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Printer Functionality:
  
  Perform a test print to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly. This can help identify if the issue is with the printer itself.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on output management and printer configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the printer determination failure in SAP EWM.