How To Fix HRPBS00NO038 - Device type &1 does not have type &2

HRPBS00NO038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBS00NO - Message class Notification

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Device type &1 does not have type &2

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HRPBS00NO038 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBS00NO038 indicates that there is a mismatch between the device type and the expected type in the context of printing or output processing. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP HR (Human Resources) forms or reports when the system is trying to process a print job or output request.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Device type &1 does not have type &2" suggests that the system is trying to use a device type (e.g., a printer or output device) that is not configured to handle the specified output type (e.g., a specific format like PDF, PCL, etc.). This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Device Configuration: The output device may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Mismatch in Output Format: The output format requested does not match the capabilities of the specified device type.
  Missing Device Type: The device type may not exist in the system or may not