How To Fix EG856 - Device location does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Device location does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG856 - Device location does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EG856: Device location does not exist typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified device location in the configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with output devices, printers, or other hardware configurations in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Device Location: The device location specified in the configuration does not exist or is misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The device location has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the device location.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the device location may not have been included or may not exist in the target system.
  System Settings: The device location may have been deleted or deactivated in the system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Location:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of output devices and ensure that the device location you are trying to use is correctly configured and exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Device Location:
  
  If the device location does not exist, you may need to create it. In SPAD, you can add a new output device and specify the correct device location.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, update the settings to ensure it points to the correct location.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the device location. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, verify that the transport request included the necessary device location settings. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the device in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific output device or configuration you are working with. There may be specific requirements or known issues documented.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to output device configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EG856 error and implement a solution to resolve it.