How To Fix PO208 - The device type & does not contain any print controls

PO208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 208

• Message text: The device type & does not contain any print controls

What causes this issue?

There are no print control characters defined for this device type.

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.

PO208 - Details

• The SAP error message PO208 indicates that the specified device type does not contain any print controls. This typically occurs when you are trying to print a document, and the system cannot find the necessary print controls for the specified device type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Print Controls: The device type you are using may not have the required print controls defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type assigned to the printer may not be appropriate for the type of document you are trying to print.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the printer configuration in the SAP system, such as incorrect settings or missing parameters.
  Device Type Not Installed: The device type may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the device type assigned to the printer you are using.
  Ensure that the device type has the necessary print controls defined.
  
  
  
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