How To Fix PO193 - Page format & with orientation & does not exist

PO193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Page format & with orientation & does not exist

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PO193 - Details

• The SAP error message PO193 typically indicates that there is an issue with the page format and orientation settings for a print layout or output type in SAP. This error can occur when trying to print a document, such as a purchase order, and the specified page format or orientation is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Page Format: The specified page format (e.g., A4, Letter) is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Orientation: The orientation (portrait or landscape) specified for the print layout does not match any existing configuration.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type used for printing may not be correctly configured to use the specified page format and orientation.
  User Settings: The user’s print settings may not align with the available formats in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Page Format Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the "Output Devices" section and check if the required page format is defined.
  If not, create