How To Fix PO228 - Device &1 not suitable for print parameters

PO228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Device &1 not suitable for print parameters

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PO228 - Details

• The SAP error message PO228 "Device &1 not suitable for print parameters" typically indicates that the specified output device (printer) is not configured correctly for the print parameters being used in the print job. This can occur for various reasons, including incompatible settings or missing configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Device Type: The output device may not support the specified print parameters (e.g., page size, resolution).
  Missing Configuration: The printer may not be properly configured in SAP, or the necessary device type may not be assigned.
  Incompatible Print Parameters: The print parameters set in the print job may not match the capabilities of the printer.
  Device Status: The printer may be offline or in an error state, preventing it from processing print jobs.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the specified printer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) in SAP.
  Locate the output device (printer) in question and check its configuration.
  Ensure