How To Fix TU379 - Budget billing plan &1 changed but could not be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Budget billing plan &1 changed but could not be printed

What causes this issue?

The modified budget billing plan was saved successfully. However, it has
not been printed because the system could not find an application form.

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?

Go to the <ZK>SAP Utilities</> Customizing menu and select
<ZK>Invoicing-> Budget Billing -> Statistical and Partial Billing
Procedure -> Basic Settings -> Define Control Parameters</> and check
whether an existing application form is entered in the fields
<LS>BBFormCashPayer</> and <LS>DebtForm:New BB</>.
The SAP standard application form must exist in your system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU379 - Budget billing plan &1 changed but could not be printed ?

  The SAP error message TU379 indicates that there was an issue with printing a budget billing plan after it has been changed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's billing and invoicing processes, particularly in the Utilities module (IS-U).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Print Parameters: The system may not have the necessary print parameters configured for the budget billing plan.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to print the billing plan.
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured or may be offline.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be printed.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool request or printer settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU379 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Print Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the print parameters for the budget billing plan are correctly set up in the system.
  Go to the transaction code SPAD to check the output device settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to print the budget billing plan. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is configured correctly and is online. You can check this in the transaction SPAD.
  Test the output device by printing a test document.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the budget billing plan to ensure it is in a state that allows printing. If it is in a locked or incomplete state, it may need to be finalized before printing.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues related to the printing of the budget billing plan.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPAD (Spool Administration), SP01 (Spool Request), SE38 (ABAP Program Execution).
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budget billing plans and printing processes for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TU379 error in SAP.