How To Fix PO304 - Device & does not have format &

PO304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Device & does not have format &

What causes this issue?

The format type you have specified is not defined for the device type
of the target printer.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose another format type or define the missing format type. To
display a list of the defined format types use "Possible entries".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO304 - Device & does not have format & ?

  The SAP error message PO304 typically indicates that there is an issue with the device format in the context of printing or output management. This error can occur when the system is unable to find a suitable format for the specified device, which can be a printer or another output device.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Format: The specified output device does not have an associated format defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Output Device Not Defined: The output device may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incompatible Device Type: The device type assigned to the output device may not be compatible with the format being requested.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the configuration of the output device that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the device type is correctly assigned and that the device is