How To Fix ST080 - Print filter "&" not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Print filter "&" not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST080 - Print filter "&" not found ?

  The SAP error message ST080, which states "Print filter '&' not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specified print filter. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing print filter definitions, or incorrect settings in the output device configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Filter: The specified print filter is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Output Device Configuration: The output device may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the correct print filter.
  Transport Issues: If the print filter was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print filter.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the Output Devices section and check the configuration of the output device you are using.
  Ensure that the correct print filter is assigned to the output device.
  
  
  
  Define the Print Filter:
  
  If the print filter is missing, you may need to create it. In transaction SPAD, go to the Print Filters section and define the required print filter.
  Ensure that the print filter is correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the print filter was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the print filter was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the print filter. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and print filters.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "Print filter '&' not found" error in SAP.