How To Fix SIPT254 - Cannot print billing document &1; empty PDF has been generated

SIPT254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Cannot print billing document &1; empty PDF has been generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT254 - Cannot print billing document &1; empty PDF has been generated ?

  The SAP error message SIPT254, which states "Cannot print billing document &1; empty PDF has been generated," typically indicates that there was an issue during the printing process of a billing document, resulting in an empty PDF file being created instead of the expected output.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Print Layout: The print layout for the billing document may not be correctly configured or may be missing altogether.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the billing document that prevents it from being rendered properly.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device (printer) may not be configured correctly in SAP, or it may not support the required format.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAP spool system or the PDF generation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Layout:
  
  Verify that the print layout for the billing document is