How To Fix SIPT511 - Print Character &1 assigned for delivery document &2 (wait:&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 511

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT511 - Print Character &1 assigned for delivery document &2 (wait:&3) ?

  The SAP error message SIPT511 indicates that there is an issue with the print character assigned to a delivery document. This message typically arises in the context of output processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with delivery documents in logistics.
  Cause:
  The error message SIPT511 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Print Character Not Defined: The print character assigned to the delivery document is not defined or is not valid in the system.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the delivery document may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in processing the print request.
  Document Status: The delivery document may be in a status that does not allow printing (e.g., it may be locked or not fully processed).
  Queue Issues: There may be issues with the output queue or the spool request, causing the print job to be delayed or not processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIPT511 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Character:
  
  Verify that the print character assigned to the delivery document is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the output determination procedure for the delivery document.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the output type configuration in transaction code NACE (for output types) and ensure that the output type for delivery documents is correctly set up.
  Check the conditions under which the output type is triggered and ensure that they are met.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the delivery document is in a status that allows printing. You can check the status of the document in the delivery document display (transaction code VL03N).
  
  
  
  Monitor Output Queue:
  
  Use transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any issues with the output queue.
  If there are stuck or failed spool requests, you may need to delete or reprocess them.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Output:
  
  If the output was not processed correctly, you can try to reprocess the output for the delivery document. This can often be done through the delivery document itself or through the output management transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  VL03N (Display Delivery)
  SP01 (Spool Request)
  
  
  Output Determination: Understanding how output determination works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to print outputs.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying system issues that need to be addressed.