/BCV/UIF636 - No entries in Customizing activity 'Define Printing Parameters'

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: No entries in Customizing activity 'Define Printing Parameters'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF636 - No entries in Customizing activity 'Define Printing Parameters' ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF636 No entries in Customizing activity 'Define Printing Parameters' typically indicates that there are no defined printing parameters for the specific application or process you are trying to execute. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to print documents or reports in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary printing parameters have not been configured in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the printing parameters.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has recently been migrated or upgraded, some configurations may not have been carried over or may need to be redefined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Printing Parameters:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for printing parameters. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Application Area -> [Your Application] -> Print Control -> Define Printing Parameters
  
  Create or modify the necessary entries for the printing parameters as required by your application.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the printing parameters. This can be checked in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific application or module you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SU01 for user management, and PFCG for role management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring printing parameters specific to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that printing parameters are correctly defined in your SAP system.