How To Fix EG005 - Device group &1 not found

EG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Device group &1 not found

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.device group>Device group</> &V1& could not be found. Ensure
that the group number or the key date that you have entered are
correct.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that your entries are correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG005 - Device group &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message EG005, which states "Device group &1 not found," typically occurs in the context of output management, particularly when dealing with device groups in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified device group in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Device Group: The device group specified in the output configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The device group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the output device settings.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the device group name when it was specified in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the device group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the Output Devices section and check if the device group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify