How To Fix SIPT328 - Print Character &1 assigned for accounting document &2 (wait:&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 328

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT328 - Print Character &1 assigned for accounting document &2 (wait:&3) ?

  The SAP error message SIPT328 typically indicates an issue related to the printing of accounting documents. The message suggests that a specific print character (denoted as &1) has been assigned to an accounting document (denoted as &2), and there is a wait time indicated (denoted as &3). This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the configuration of print settings or issues with the print spool.
  Cause:
  
  Print Configuration Issues: The print character assigned may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Spool Request Problems: There may be issues with the print spool, such as it being full or not processing requests correctly.
  Printer Availability: The designated printer may be offline or not available for printing.
  Document Type Issues: The document type may not be set up correctly for printing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Configuration:
  
  Verify that the print character assigned to the accounting document is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the output device settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the status of the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues that may be causing the print job to hang.
  If the spool is full, consider deleting old spool requests or increasing the spool size.
  
  
  
  Printer Status:
  
  Check the status of the printer assigned to the print job. Ensure that it is online and ready to accept print jobs.
  If necessary, reassign the print job to a different printer.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type for the accounting document is configured to allow printing. This can be checked in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to print has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. Check user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Print Job:
  
  If the issue persists, try to reprocess the print job. You can do this by canceling the current job and reissuing the print command.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SP01 (Spool Request), SP02 (Spool Administration), and SPAD (Spool Administration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing accounting documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for print configuration and troubleshooting to ensure all settings are correctly applied.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.