How To Fix 68219 - The selected device type is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 219

• Message text: The selected device type is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68219 - The selected device type is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 68219, which states "The selected device type is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the printer configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as an incorrect device type being assigned to a printer, a missing or incorrectly configured printer driver, or issues with the printer settings in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Device Type: The device type assigned to the printer is not recognized or is not valid in the SAP system.
  Missing Device Type: The required device type is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer configuration in the SAP system does not match the actual printer settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device type.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of device types and ensure that the device type assigned to the printer is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Device Type:
  
  If the device type is invalid, you can either create a new device type or assign a different, valid device type to the printer.
  To do this, select the printer in SPAD, and modify its settings to assign a valid device type.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Device Type:
  
  If the required device type is missing, you may need to create it using transaction code SE78 (SAP Archive Link: Administration).
  Alternatively, you can modify an existing device type to ensure it meets the requirements of your printer.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and its device type. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the device type was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE78: SAP Archive Link: Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on printer configuration and device types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 68219 and ensure that your printer configuration is correct in the SAP system.