How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 - Output device does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Name:
  
  Ensure that the output device name used in your print request matches exactly with the name defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  Ensure that the output device is active and not set to "inactive" status.
  Check the device settings to ensure it is configured correctly for the type of output you are trying to generate.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the output device is a network printer, ensure that the printer is online and accessible from the SAP server.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Try to print a test page or a simple document to the output device to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing output devices.
  SU01: User Maintenance - for checking user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and printing in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES126 and successfully configure the output device for your printing needs.