How To Fix PO131 - Output device & could not be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Output device & could not be saved

What causes this issue?

An unexpected problem occurred updating table TSP03.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO131 - Output device & could not be saved ?

  The SAP error message "PO131 Output device & could not be saved" typically occurs when there is an issue with the output device configuration or when the system is unable to save the output settings for a particular document or transaction. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Output Device: The specified output device may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the output device settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device in the SAP system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool system or printer connectivity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Verify that the output device specified in the transaction is valid and correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the output device configuration in SAP (Transaction SPAD).
  Ensure that the output device is active and not in a "deleted" or "inactive" state.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to modify output device settings. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Output Device:
  
  If the output device is misconfigured, you may need to reconfigure it. This includes checking the device type, access method, and other settings in Transaction SPAD.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Settings:
  
  Ensure that the spool settings are correctly configured. You can check the spool settings in Transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the spool requests.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance. They can help diagnose any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing output devices.
  SP01: Spool Request - for monitoring spool requests and checking for errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to output management and spool administration for more detailed guidance on configuring and troubleshooting output devices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "PO131 Output device & could not be saved" error message in SAP.