New GUI 7.40 SAP printout problem

[srinivas_rao69]

Hello Expert,

Recently we updated new GUI 7.40.When we are taking print out system is not giving any output. Pls find below spool request for printout,if any outdated please let us know how to resolve this.

(3:42:37 PM) Number of processors: 2
(3:42:37 PM) Icon DLL loaded.
(3:42:37 PM)
(3:42:37 PM) Network Communication via SAP-NiLib
(3:42:37 PM) Hostname: XXXXNB0905012
(3:42:37 PM) IP Address: 10.201.9.73
(3:42:37 PM)
(3:42:37 PM) SAPLPD version 740 Final Release.7400.1.0.32
(3:42:37 PM)
(3:42:37 PM) OS-Info: version = 6.1, build = 0/7601, text = Service Pack 1
(3:42:37 PM) (C) Copyright 1992-2014 SAP AG
(3:42:37 PM)
(3:42:47 PM)
(3:42:47 PM) Receive job for printer \\XXXXPS01\CNIRAD6075_MOB_5L_ENG (Berkeley LPD protocol / RFC1179)
(3:42:47 PM) send_status called
(3:42:47 PM) send_status called
(3:42:47 PM) send_status called
(3:42:47 PM) send_status called
(3:42:47 PM) send_status called
(3:42:47 PM) Job 000pdcQb.KED for user srinivas.j.I queued.
(3:42:47 PM) Start printing job 000pdcQb.KED on printer \\XXXXPS01\CNIRAD6075_MOB_5L_ENG
(4:25:15 PM) Error: Unable to start print job, Windows rc = -1, Error = The operation completed successfully.

(4:25:15 PM) Error: BG: saplpd_open_dc failed, msg = 808 SAPLPD:Windows Problem, siehe SAPLPD Protokoll

[Laszlo_B · Accepted solution]

Hello Srinivas,

if SAPLPD appears, that means Access Method F is used for front-end printing.

The reason I am pointing this out is that Access Method F has been replaced by Access Method G. The consequence of this is that 'F' is not developed anymore, therefore problems with new software components, like SAP GUI 7.40 might happen.

For this reason, the solution would be to use Access Method G instead of Access Method F. This change can be done in transaction SPAD in the Output Device definition.

Best regards,

Laszlo

[Brindavan_M]

Hi,

Kindly check the below configuration stepup correctly in output device for front-end printing. If the configuration fine then check the printer drivers installed and shared to your windows PC.

Output device  : example LOCL.

Device type    : SWIN,SAPWIN or a language-specific version for micorsoft Windows PC

Access method  : G or F

Host-Printer   : __default

Thanks,

Brindavan

[srinivas_rao69]

Hi ,

Thanks for your reply.We checkd our output device acces method is M.

We are trying to change the M to G could not find how to change.

Can explain how to change the access method in SPAD by using our output device.

Regards,

Nivas.

[Former Member]

Hello,

I don't know, which version are you using, but here is a short manual, which should somehow work basicaly in every version.

Kind regards

[Brindavan_M]

Hi ,

Please follow the below steps,

1) Go to transaction SPAD

2 Just click " Enter key"

3) And the screen will appear below and click " change"  and select the printer name you want to change for exp:" LP01"

Now you can able to see the option called "Access Method"

• Host Spool Access Method: F or G: Printing on Front End Computer
• Host printer: __DEFAULT

Please remember in above step its two times under-scope then DEFAULT

and SAVE the entry by clicking button SAVE which I marked red colour.

Kindly let me know if you need any other details.

Thanks,

Brindavan

[srinivas_rao69]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your support for resolved this issue.

Can i get the more information for installation of New GUI 7.4 patch 1,Ehp 0.What effects will be happen in the SAP(like background jobs,internal & external mails.)?

Advance thanks for your supports.

Regards,

Nivas.

[Brindavan_M]

Hi Srinivas,

I am not able to understand you question.

But, updating the GUI will not cause you BG job, external or internal mail.

Thanks,

Brindavan

[Former Member]

Hello,

you will find news for SAP GUI 7.40 in this document -

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/d06db80d-ebf4-2a10-6b99-faa652c69d5c&override...

And as Brindvan said, new SAP GUI has nothing to do with jobs, external neither internal mails. It is only GUI, it doesn't interfere with core functionality of the system.

By the way, you should create new thread for new question which is not related to the main topic in this thread.

Kind regards

[srinivas_rao69]

Hi All,

Thanks for your all support for resloved the issue and understanding the GUI things.

Regards,

Nivas.

[Former Member]

Hi Srinivas,

it would be very nice if you tell us how you resolved the issue.

Thank you ! Regards,

Julian

[srinivas_rao69]

Hi Julian,

I just changed the Host Access Method from F to G in SPAD.

After changed to G there is no issue.

Regards,

Nivas.

[christoph_ostrop]

host access "G" will cause an additional popup

what about sapnote 2028598:

http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2028598

[Former Member]

Hi Christoph,

Under Access Method tab, you will be able to see the checkbox for "No device selection at front end". Tick the checkbox, and it works for me. No more pop-up prompt.

Hope this helps.

Source: Print Access Methods in SAP - ABAP Development - SCN Wiki

[Former Member]

Hi,

  What if I have several users still using GUI 7.2 and 7.3??  If I make this access G change from F which is what we have right now, will 7.2 and 7.3 users still be able to print out??

[Former Member]

Hello,

I think you SAPLPD is somehow obsolete. Look at this note 894444 - Tool for server-based print under Microsoft Windows (SAPSprint)

And also in this thread are some other advice -

Kind regards