How To Fix O8147 - Driver & exists, creation not possible

O8147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Driver & exists, creation not possible

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to create a driver that already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Return to the transaction, and either rename the driver, or use the
internal numbering system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8147 - Details

• The SAP error message O8147 ("Driver & exists, creation not possible") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new driver (for example, a new output device or printer) in the SAP system, but a driver with the same name already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when configuring output devices or printers in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Driver Name: The most common cause of this error is that there is already a driver with the same name in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings that prevent the creation of a new driver.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new driver.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Drivers: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPAD for output devices) and check if a driver with the same name already exists.
  If it does, you can either modify the existing driver or choose a different