How To Fix 6B132 - Output device & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Output device & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The output device &V1& intended for the printout is not available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You define the output device in the following ways:
Entry in the Print options dialog for each printout
Entry in Customizing for correspondence for each letter of the
correspondence activity used.
Entry in <DS:TRAN.SU3>Maintain User Profile</>.
Check the above-named settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B132 - Output device & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "6B132 Output device & does not exist" typically indicates that the specified output device (such as a printer) is not recognized by the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues or the device not being defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Device Not Defined: The output device you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Name: The name of the output device may have been entered incorrectly.
  Device Status: The output device may be inactive or not available for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Network Issues: If the output device is a network printer, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the specified output device exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Device:
  
  If the device is missing, you can create a new output device by clicking on "Output Devices" and then "Create".
  Fill in the necessary details, including the device type, host spool access method, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the output device is spelled correctly in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  Ensure that the output device is active and not set to "inactive" in the SPAD settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the output device is a network printer, ensure that it is properly connected to the network and that the SAP system can communicate with it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing output devices.
  SP01: Spool Request - to view spool requests and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring output devices and troubleshooting spool issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "6B132 Output device & does not exist" error in SAP.