How To Fix XM221 - The print and archive parameters could not be read

XM221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The print and archive parameters could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM221 - The print and archive parameters could not be read ?

  The SAP error message XM221, which states "The print and archive parameters could not be read," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or access to the print and archive settings in the SAP system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The print and archive parameters may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print and archive settings.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the underlying system settings or parameters that govern printing and archiving.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be problems with the database that prevent the parameters from being read.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the print and archive settings.
  Ensure that the relevant output devices and