How To Fix WB171 - No form or printer in assortment list profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No form or printer in assortment list profile &

What causes this issue?

No form or printer is entered in <DS:DE.BBPRO>assortment list
profile</> &v1&.

System Response

The assortment lists for the profile cannot be printed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the corresponding assortment list profile parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB171 - No form or printer in assortment list profile & ?

  The SAP error message WB171 "No form or printer in assortment list profile" typically occurs when you are trying to print an assortment list or a related document, but the system cannot find a valid form or printer associated with the assortment list profile you are using. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Assignment: The assortment list profile does not have a form assigned to it.
  Missing Printer Assignment: The profile does not have a printer assigned, or the assigned printer is not available.
  Incorrect Profile Configuration: The assortment list profile may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or printer.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system or the print server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assortment List Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for the assortment list profile.
  Ensure that a valid form and printer are assigned to the profile.
  
  
  
  Assign a Form:
  
  If no form is assigned, you can create or assign a suitable form using transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Make sure the form is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign a Printer:
  
  Check the printer settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Ensure that a valid printer is assigned to the assortment list profile and that it is available for use.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form and printer.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on assortment list profiles and printing configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.