How To Fix SRM_BR086 - Cannot print documents (conversion server does not exist)

SRM_BR086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Cannot print documents (conversion server does not exist)

What causes this issue?

The documents could not be printed (missing conversion server).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

An external conversion server is required to print the content of
documents. This server uses the XDC interface to convert the documents.
This server has either not been installed or is not available.
Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_BR086 - Cannot print documents (conversion server does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message SRM_BR086, which states "Cannot print documents (conversion server does not exist)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is unable to find a conversion server for document printing. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Conversion Server Configuration: The conversion server that is supposed to handle the document conversion for printing may not be configured in the system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the conversion server.
  Server Down: The conversion server may be down or not running.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the conversion server.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured to point to the conversion server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Conversion Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
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