How To Fix /SCWM/VAS411 - No printer found; printing of material labels terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 411

• Message text: No printer found; printing of material labels terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS411 - No printer found; printing of material labels terminated ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS411 No printer found; printing of material labels terminated typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when the system is unable to find a suitable printer for printing material labels. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system or may not be defined in the relevant output device settings.
  Output Device Not Assigned: The output device (printer) may not be assigned to the relevant user or may not be set up for the specific print job.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Printer Status: The printer may be offline, out of paper, or experiencing other hardware issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Verify that the printer is correctly configured and is set up as an output device.
  Ensure that the printer is active and has the correct settings (e.g., device type, host spool access method).
  
  
  
  Assign Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is assigned to the relevant user or user group.
  Check the user profile settings to confirm that the correct printer is assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Printer Connectivity:
  
  Perform a test print from the SAP system to ensure that the printer is reachable and functioning correctly.
  Check network connections and ensure that the printer is powered on and connected to the network.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to print to the specified printer.
  Review the user roles and profiles to ensure that printing permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Monitor Printer Status:
  
  Check the physical printer for any error messages or alerts (e.g., paper jams, low ink).
  Ensure that the printer is online and ready to accept print jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Output Control Settings:
  
  In the EWM settings, check the output control settings to ensure that the correct output type is being used for material labels.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration for managing printers and output devices.
  SP01: Spool request overview to check the status of print jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management and Spool Administration for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing in EWM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCWM/VAS411 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.