How To Fix UD397 - Nothing to print since no assignments exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Nothing to print since no assignments exist

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function <LS>Print</>. However, since neither a
table nor view is assigned, and no table is noted for later use, it
does not make sense to print the assignment or notes for later use.

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?

Assign a table or view to the entity type or note tables for later use
with the entity type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD397 - Nothing to print since no assignments exist ?

  The SAP error message UD397 ("Nothing to print since no assignments exist") typically occurs when you attempt to print a document or report, but the system cannot find any relevant data or assignments to print. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with user-defined documents, forms, or reports in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no records or data entries that match the criteria for printing. This could be due to filters applied or simply because no data has been entered.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the report or document may not match any existing records.
  Missing Assignments: If the document or report relies on specific assignments (like user assignments, document assignments, etc.), and those assignments do not exist, the system will not find anything to print.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or