How To Fix EN211 - Device &1 is not installed in device location &2


EN211 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EN - IS-U installation/installation structure

  • Message number: 211

  • Message text: Device &1 is not installed in device location &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    On the key date specified, the specified device is not installed in the
    specified device location.

    System Response

    The entry is not accepted.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the entries you have made.
    If you specify a device and a device location, the device must be
    installed in the device location on the specified key date.
    It is only possible to enter either the device with the key date or the
    device location with the key date.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EN211 - Device &1 is not installed in device location &2 ?
    The SAP error message EN211 indicates that a specific device (e.g., printer) is not installed in the specified device location. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a device that has not been configured or is not available in the specified location.
    
    Cause: Device Not Configured: The device (like a printer) has not been set up in the SAP system. Incorrect Device Location: The device location specified in the print settings does not match the actual configuration in the system. Device Offline: The device may be turned off, disconnected, or not properly connected to the network. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the device. Device Name Mismatch: The name of the device in the SAP system does not match the actual device name.
    Solution: Check Device Configuration: Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP. Verify that the device is correctly configured and is listed in the output devices. If the

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