How To Fix VE578 - Printer & does not exist

VE578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Printer & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The printer determined: &v1& does not exist.

System Response

Output rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the corresponding condition record and enter an existing printer.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VE578 - Details

• The SAP error message VE578 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified printer or that the printer configuration is incorrect. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print documents or reports from SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Printer Not Defined: The printer you are trying to use is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Name: The printer name specified in the print settings does not match any printer defined in the system.
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues: The printer may not be properly configured in the SAP system or in the underlying operating system.
  Network Issues: If the printer is a network printer, there may be connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from accessing it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified printer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Check if the printer you are trying to use is listed