How To Fix VW887 - Print profile & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Print profile & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW887 - Print profile & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message VW887 indicates that the print profile specified for a print job is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of printing documents such as delivery notes, invoices, or other output forms in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Print Profile: The print profile specified in the output determination is either not defined or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The print profile may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified print profile.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type associated with the print profile may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the print profile exists.
  Ensure that the print profile is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the relevant application (e.g., Sales Order, Delivery, etc.) and that it points to a valid print program and form.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the print profile. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Print Profile:
  
  You can test the print profile by trying to print a document manually to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and print profiles for more detailed configuration steps.
  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 VW887 error in your SAP system.