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

SIPT231 - Overview

• 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