How To Fix E0265 - Port '&' is not of type 'file'

E0265 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Port '&' is not of type 'file'

What causes this issue?

You have created <GL:Port>port</> &V1& as a test port. However, test
ports may only be of type 'file interface'.

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?

Please maintain the port description for port &V1&.
<DS:TRAN.WE21>Execute function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0265 - Port '&' is not of type 'file' ?

  The SAP error message E0265, which states "Port '&' is not of type 'file'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management system, particularly when dealing with spool requests or output devices. This error indicates that the system is expecting a file-type port for output, but the specified port is not configured as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Port Configuration: The port specified in the output device configuration is not set up as a file port. This can happen if the output device is incorrectly defined or if the port type has been changed.
  Output Device Settings: The output device may be configured to use a different type of port (e.g., a printer port) instead of a file port.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The parameters for the output device or the spool request may be missing or incorrectly set, leading to the system not recognizing the port type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD