How To Fix HRPBSHU206 - Please, specify the output device

HRPBSHU206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Please, specify the output device

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HRPBSHU206 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU206, which states "Please, specify the output device," typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report without specifying a valid output device. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating payslips, reports, or other documents in the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Device: The user has not specified an output device for printing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Default Output Device: The user’s profile may not have a default output device set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Output Device:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a valid output device from the list. This can usually be done in the print dialog box.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings to ensure that a default output device is set.
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