How To Fix PO164 - No formats exist for device type &

PO164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No formats exist for device type &

What causes this issue?

There are no forms for this device type that can be deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO164 - Details

• The SAP error message PO164 ("No formats exist for device type &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable output format for the specified device type in the context of printing or outputting documents. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a purchase order, invoice, or any other document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Format: The specified device type does not have an associated output format defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type specified in the print settings may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device or the associated print program.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of output devices and ensure that