How To Fix EN600 - Specify device location or device

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Specify device location or device

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EN600 - Specify device location or device ?

  The SAP error message EN600, which states "Specify device location or device," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate output device for printing or other output tasks. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document, generate a report, or send output to a specific device.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default output device set.
  Device Location Not Specified: The output request does not specify a device location or device.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the output device.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the output device is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the device is active and properly connected.
  
  
  
  Set Default Output Device:
  
  In the user profile, set a default output device. This can be done by going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and editing the user settings.
  Under the "Defaults" tab, specify a default output device.
  
  
  
  Specify Device in Output Request:
  
  When generating output, ensure that you specify the output device in the print settings or output options.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Network and Connectivity Check:
  
  Ensure that the network connection to the output device is stable and that the device is powered on and ready to receive jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the EN600 error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on output device configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EN600 error and ensure that output devices are correctly specified and configured in your SAP environment.