How To Fix PO220 - Device type &1 has no format type &2

PO220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Device type &1 has no format type &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to copy a format type, but there are no format types
defined for the source 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.

PO220 - Details

• The SAP error message PO220 indicates that there is an issue with the device type and format type configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the specified device type does not have an associated format type defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The device type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding format type defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type being used may not be appropriate for the output being generated.
  Custom Device Types: If a custom device type is being used, it may not have been properly configured to include a format type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the "Device Types" section and check the configuration of the device type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the device type has a valid format type associated with it.
  
  
  
  Assign Format Type:
  
  If the format type is missing, you may need