How To Fix WOST_WSPO_TOOLS008 - No print preview could be generated for purchase order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSPO_TOOLS - Message Class for PO tools

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No print preview could be generated for purchase order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS008 - No print preview could be generated for purchase order &1 ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS008 indicates that the system was unable to generate a print preview for a purchase order (PO) identified by the number &1. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Output Configuration: The output type for the purchase order may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Print Layout: The print layout or form associated with the output type may not be defined or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print preview functionality.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the spool request or printer configuration.
  Data Issues: The purchase order may not have the necessary data or may be in an incomplete status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for purchase orders.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned and that the necessary conditions for triggering the output are met.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Layout:
  
  Check if the print layout (Smart Forms or SAPscript) associated with the output type is correctly defined and active.
  You can use transaction codes SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check and modify the forms.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print preview. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check if there are any spool requests generated for the print job. Look for any errors in the spool request.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Purchase Orders:
  
  Try generating a print preview for a different purchase order to determine if the issue is specific to one PO or a general issue.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and troubleshooting print issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS008.