How To Fix PO238 - Output device "&" not known

PO238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Output device "&" not known

What causes this issue?

You entered a printer name that has not been defined in the SAP System.

System Response

Print request not submitted.

How to fix this error?

You can change or correct the printer name. To select from the
printers that have been defined, press the arrow next to the printer
name field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO238 - Details

• The SAP error message PO238, which states "Output device '&' not known," typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the specified output device in the print configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as the output device not being defined in the system, incorrect device name, or issues with the printer configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Output Device: The specified output device has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the output device name.
  Device Not Available: The output device may be offline or not connected to the network.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  
  Configuration Issues: The output device may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the output device is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create