How To Fix SWUO013 - The specified document cannot be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The specified document cannot be printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO013 - The specified document cannot be printed ?

  The SAP error message SWUO013, which states "The specified document cannot be printed," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing when there is an issue with printing a document associated with a workflow task. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Configuration: The printer or print settings may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being printed may not be supported or may not have a valid print program associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be printed (e.g., it may be locked or archived).
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the printer itself or with the connection between SAP and the printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that