How To Fix SIPT231 - Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2 (wait:&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2 (wait:&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT231 - Print Character &1 assigned for billing document &2 (wait:&3) ?

  The SAP error message SIPT231 typically indicates an issue related to the printing of a billing document. The message suggests that a specific print character (or print program) is assigned to the billing document, but there is a problem that is preventing the document from being printed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Print Character Assignment: The print character assigned to the billing document may not be configured correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Output Device Issues: The output device (printer) may be offline, not configured properly, or not available.
  Spool Request Problems: There may be issues with the spool request, such as it being stuck or not processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to output management or print settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Character Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for billing documents.
  Ensure that the print character assigned is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the status of the output device using transaction code SPAD.
  Ensure that the printer is online and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests.
  Look for any stuck or failed spool requests related to the billing document and resolve any issues.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print billing documents.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for output management in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for printing billing documents.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  If the issue persists, try to reprocess the billing document or create a new print request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing billing documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on output management and printing configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.