How To Fix PO265 - Page format &2 (orientation &3) not implemented by device type &1

PO265 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Page format &2 (orientation &3) not implemented by device type &1

What causes this issue?

The required page format in the specified orientation is not realized
in a formatting of the specified device type.

System Response

The present combination of page format and orientation cannot be used
for this device type nor any devices of this type.

How to fix this error?

Select another device or another combination of page format and
orientation supported by the device type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO265 - Page format &2 (orientation &3) not implemented by device type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PO265 indicates that there is an issue with the page format and orientation settings for a specific device type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to print a document using a page format or orientation that is not supported by the specified printer device type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Page Format/Orientation: The printer device type does not support the specified page format (e.g., A4, Letter) or orientation (e.g., Portrait, Landscape).
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, leading to mismatches between the document settings and the printer capabilities.
  Device Type Limitations: The device type defined in SAP may not have been set up to handle certain page formats or orientations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Locate the printer in question and check its configuration settings.
  Ensure that the device type assigned to the printer supports the required