How To Fix E0898 - No system entry found for DEVTYPE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 898

• Message text: No system entry found for DEVTYPE

What causes this issue?

When the function module TR_GET_SAPR3_TYPE was called, the exception
NO_TSYST_ENTRY was raised. It is therefore assumed that the system is an
SAP NetWeaver ABAP system. This means that no application functionality
is available.

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?

Maintain the appropriate entry in the system profile (table TSYST).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0898 - No system entry found for DEVTYPE ?

  The SAP error message E0898 "No system entry found for DEVTYPE" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid device type (DEVTYPE) for the specified output device. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or when configuring output devices in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Type: The specified device type does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the correct device type.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the device type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to Output Devices and check if the device type is listed.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Device Type:
  
  If the device type is not found, you can create a new device type using transaction SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink Administration) or SE73 (SAPscript Form Maintenance).
  Ensure that the device type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Assign Device Type to Output Device:
  
  In transaction SPAD, select the output device that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the correct device type is assigned to the output device.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the device type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the device type from the source system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the device type. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required to refresh the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink Administration
  SE73: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and device types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to device types and output devices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.