How To Fix D0522 - STDO: Invalid output device &

D0522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 522

• Message text: STDO: Invalid output device &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0522 - STDO: Invalid output device & ?

  The SAP error message D0522, which states "STDO: Invalid output device &", typically occurs when there is an issue with the output device configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Output Device: The specified output device does not exist or is not correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Device Not Defined: The output device may not be defined in the SAP system or may have been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Device Status: The output device may be offline or in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., "not ready" or "error state").
  Incorrect Spelling or Typo: There may be a typo in the output device name when it is specified in the print settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool