How To Fix O8538 - No driver found that matches the criteria specified

O8538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 538

• Message text: No driver found that matches the criteria specified

What causes this issue?

There are no drivers in the system that match the selection options
specified.

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 Select Options screen and expand the search.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8538 - No driver found that matches the criteria specified ?

  The SAP error message O8538 ("No driver found that matches the criteria specified") typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management system, particularly when trying to print or generate output for documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable output driver that matches the criteria defined in the output settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device: The specified output device may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly or may not support the required format.
  Driver Not Installed: The necessary printer driver may not be installed on the SAP system or the application server.
  Output Type Mismatch: The output type specified may not have a corresponding driver available.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the output device