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

SSFCOMPOSER014 - Overview

• 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