How To Fix SIPT252 - Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable

What causes this issue?

When the billing document was digitally signed, the material description
was maintained neither in the current logon language nor in the
languages Portuguese and English (the fallback languages used by the
standard print program). The material description was available in the
language in which the document was created.
The printout must contain the material description that was valid when
the digital signature was generated. Therefore, in this case, you can
print the billing document only in the language in which it was created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not let you print the document. Even if you subsequently
enter the material description in the current logon language and in
Portuguese and English, the system does not let you print the document
in these languages.

How to fix this error?

Print the billing document in the language in which it was created.
<ZH>Recommendation
</>To print a billing document in a particular language, make sure the
material descriptions are maintained in this language before the
document is digitally signed.
We recommend that you always maintain the material descriptions in
Portuguese and English, because the standard print program can use these
languages for a material description if the description is not available
in the current logon language.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT252 - Cannot print billing document &1; history of material &2 is unreadable ?

  The SAP error message SIPT252 indicates that there is an issue with printing a billing document due to the unreadability of the material history. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly when the system attempts to access historical data related to the material involved in the billing document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Material History Unreadable: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot access or read the historical data for the specified material. This could be due to:
  
  Data corruption in the material master or related tables.
  Missing or incomplete data in the database.
  Issues with the configuration of the material or billing document.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the required data.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow printing, or there may be inconsistencies in the document itself.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing or material management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the specified material (material &2). Ensure that all necessary historical data is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  Review Billing Document: Check the status of the billing document (&1) to ensure it is in a printable state. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the document.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the SAP system to identify and rectify any issues with the material history or related tables.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to print the billing document has the necessary authorizations to access the material history.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate further. They can check for database issues, logs, and other technical aspects that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF03 (Display Billing Document) and MM03 (Display Material Master) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on billing processes and material management.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SIPT252 error and implement a solution to resolve it.