Error in determining Paper Format for Printout triggering from ABAP Code

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

I am trying to trigger a printout from my ABAP code using "NEW-PAGE PRINT ON ...... NEW-PAGE PRINT OFF" statement.

I am passing the Print Parameters using the FM "GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS" as below:

    CALL FUNCTION 'GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS'
      EXPORTING
        destination    = ls_options-tddest
        copies         = 1
        list_name      = 'Notification'
        list_text      = 'ERROR NOTIFICATION'
        immediately    = 'X'
        release        = 'X'
        new_list_id    = ' '
*        expiration     =
        line_size      = 79
        line_count     = 23
        layout         = 'X_65_80'
        sap_cover_page = ' '
        receiver       = 'SAP*'
        department     = 'System'
        no_dialog      = 'X'
      IMPORTING
        out_parameters = lv_params.

But I am facing a problem. Though I am passing X_65_80 to the LAYOUT in the Function Module, it is trying to print in LETTER format. But the specified printer as the printer supports only A4 paper format and as a result, I am not getting any printout.

Kindly help me with your suggestions to resolve this.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Keerthi

[Former Member]

You need a SAP destiantion that is defined for the A4, and not the standard 65X80, don't you?

[Former Member]

Hi,

Yes, I am in fact passing the destination to the Function module GET_PRINT_PARAMETERS.

The destination defined is also one that supports A4, but somehow, the program is trying to look for Letter format paper.

That is what completely escapes me.

Thanks & Regards,

Keerthi

[Former Member]

Hi,

I just found that this problem is even stranger.

I am able to print the said message on my local printer but when I try to print the same message on a different printer located at a different location, the printout does not get triggered. I am not getting any error messages also in this case.

What could be the possible reason for this?

Kindly share your views/experience with me on this one.

Thank you.

Regards,

Keerthi

[Former Member]

So, your form is defined as A4? Not letter/portrait?

[Former Member]

Yes, I have defined it as A4 only.

And its not exactly a form. I am just trying to print a custom message from an ABAP Program.

Regards,

Keerthi