How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 - Output device does not exist.

APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Output device does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 - Output device does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 indicates that the output device specified for printing or outputting a document does not exist in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) when trying to generate reports or print documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Output Device: The specified output device is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Name: The name of the output device may be misspelled or incorrectly configured.
  Device Status: The output device may be inactive or not properly configured.
  User Authorization: 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.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check if the output device you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name.
  
  
  
  Verify Device