How To Fix WD701 - Document & could not be printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Document & could not be printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD701 - Document & could not be printed ?

  The SAP error message WD701 Document & could not be printed typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications when a print request fails. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Error Message
  WD701 Document & could not be printed
  
  The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the document name or ID.
  
  
  Cause
  
  
  Print Program or Device Issues:
  
  The print program or spool request associated with the document failed.
  The output device (printer) is not correctly configured or unavailable.
  The spool request could not be created or processed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user does not have sufficient authorization to print or create spool requests.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration:
  
  The output device is not assigned or configured properly in SAP.
  The print program or form associated with the document is missing or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Network or communication problems with the printer.
  SAP spool work process issues or spool server problems.
  
  
  
  Web Dynpro Specific:
  
  The Web Dynpro application might be calling the print