How To Fix WZ079 - Print parameters cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Print parameters cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ079 - Print parameters cannot be read ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ079: Print parameters cannot be read:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ079 - Print parameters cannot be read
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when SAP is unable to retrieve the print parameters required for output processing. The print parameters define how and where the output (such as a form, label, or document) should be printed.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Output Device Configuration:
  
  The output device (printer) assigned to the print parameters is not defined or incorrectly configured in SAP.
  
  
  
  Print Parameters Not Maintained:
  
  The print parameters for the output type or message are not maintained or have been deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user does not have sufficient authorization to read or access the print parameters.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent or Corrupted Data:
  
  The print parameter records in the database might be inconsistent or corrupted.
  
  
  
  Transport or System Copy Issues:
  
  During system copies or transports, print parameters might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the output device (printer) exists and is correctly configured.
  Test the output device to ensure it is working.
  
  
  
  Maintain Print Parameters:
  
  Use transaction NACE (for output types in sales and distribution) or the relevant output configuration transaction for your module.
  Check the output type and ensure that the print parameters are maintained correctly.
  Reassign or maintain the output device if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access print parameters and output devices.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reset Print Parameters:
  
  If the print parameters are corrupted, delete and recreate them.
  Sometimes, reassigning the output device or reconfiguring the output type helps.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Transport Issues:
  
  If the problem started after a system copy or transport, verify that all relevant customizing and print parameters were transported correctly.
  Reimport or adjust as necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Check the spool logs and system logs (transaction SM21) for more detailed error information.
  Use debugging tools if necessary to trace where the print parameters fail to be read.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD – Spool Administration (manage printers and output devices)
  NACE – Output Types (configure output determination)
  SP01 – Spool Request Management (check spool requests)
  SM21 – System Log (check for system errors)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to output device configuration and print parameter issues.
  Check SAP Help Portal for module-specific output configuration guides.
  
  
  
  Common Modules Affected:
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  MM (Materials Management)
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  HR (Human Resources)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.