How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER014 - No authorization for output device &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization for output device &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER014 - No authorization for output device &1. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or use a specific output device (like a printer) in the SAP system. This can occur when trying to print documents or reports.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the output device specified in the error message.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Role Issues: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the output device.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and check if the necessary authorizations for the output device are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the output device.
  The relevant authorization object for output devices is S_SPO_DEV. Ensure that the user has the appropriate values for this object.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPAD to check the configuration of the output device. Ensure that the device is correctly set up and active.
  Verify that the output device is assigned to the correct user groups and that the user is part of those groups.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can help check the system settings and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_SPO_DEV: Authorization for Spool Devices
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and output device configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the output device in SAP.