How To Fix SIPT229 - Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT229 - Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT229 indicates that there is an issue with the print character assigned to a billing document. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid print character for the specified billing document, which can prevent the document from being printed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Character: The print character assigned to the billing document may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the output determination settings for billing documents.
  Document Type Issues: The billing document type may not have a valid output type assigned.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print character or the output type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Character Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output types for billing documents.
  Ensure that the print character is correctly assigned to the output type for the billing document.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Procedure:
  
  In the same NACE transaction, verify the output determination procedure for billing documents.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate billing document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for billing documents.
  Ensure that the billing document type has the correct output types assigned.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the print character and output type.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Output Types: Understand the different output types available for billing documents and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.