How To Fix EG097 - The devices you have specified do not exist

EG097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The devices you have specified do not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG097 - The devices you have specified do not exist ?

  The SAP error message EG097, which states "The devices you have specified do not exist," typically occurs in the context of output management, particularly when dealing with print devices or output devices in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified output device, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Device Name: The output device name specified in the print settings may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Device Not Defined: The output device has not been defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the device was never set up or if it was deleted.
  Device Not Available: The device may be offline or not connected to the network, making it unavailable for printing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Device Name: Verify that