How To Fix DV502 - Incorrect output device

DV502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Incorrect output device

What causes this issue?

The output device specified is incorrect.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the key for the output device.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV502 - Incorrect output device ?

  The SAP error message DV502 "Incorrect 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:
  
  Incorrect Output Device Name: The output device specified in the print settings may not exist or may be incorrectly spelled.
  Device Not Configured: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  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 not available for use.
  Device Type: The device type may not be compatible with the document being printed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Name:
  
  Verify that the output device name is correct. You can do this by going to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and checking the list of configured output devices.
  
  
  
  Configure Output Device:
  
  If the