How To Fix PO223 - Device type & already exists

PO223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Device type & already exists

What causes this issue?

You cannot overwrite a device type by creating a new one.

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?

Create your device type under another name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO223 - Device type & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "PO223 Device type & already exists" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a device type in the SAP system that already exists in the database. This error is related to the configuration of device types in the SAP system, which are used for printing and output management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Device Type: The most common cause of this error is that the device type you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. Each device type must have a unique identifier.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings or the way the device type is being defined.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting device types from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the device type already exists in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Device Types: Before creating a new device type, check