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 function incorrectly.
  The document format or data is not compatible with the print program.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPAD to verify the output device settings.
  Ensure the device is active and reachable.
  Test the device by printing a test page.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Request:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check if the spool request was created.
  If the spool request is missing or has errors, investigate spool server logs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for printing (e.g., authorization object SPO_PRINT).
  Adjust roles or profiles if needed.
  
  
  
  Review Web Dynpro Application:
  
  Check the print-related code or configuration in the Web Dynpro application.
  Ensure the print program and form are correctly assigned.
  Debug the print call to identify any errors.
  
  
  
  Check SAP System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to look for system errors related to printing.
  Check for spool work process dumps or errors.
  
  
  
  Restart Spool Work Processes:
  
  If spool work processes are stuck, restart them via transaction SM50 or system administration.
  
  
  
  Update or Patch:
  
  Check for SAP Notes related to WD701 or printing issues in your SAP version.
  Apply relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD – Output Device Management
  SP01 – Spool Request Management
  SM21 – System Log
  SM50 – Work Process Overview
  SU53 – Authorization Check (after failed print attempt)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WD701 or printing errors in Web Dynpro.
  
  
  
  Common Print Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  Verify printer connectivity.
  Check SAP spool system health.
  Confirm user authorizations.
  Validate print program and form assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Print device/configuration issues, authorization problems, spool request failures, Web Dynpro print call errors
  
  
  Solution
  Check output device (SPAD), spool requests (SP01), user authorizations, Web Dynpro print setup, system logs (SM21), restart spool processes (SM50)
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SAP Notes, verify print program/form, test printer connectivity, debug Web Dynpro print calls
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the exact Web Dynpro application, print program used, or spool request details), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.