How To Fix PO351 - Device & is not a permitted archive destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Device & is not a permitted archive destination

What causes this issue?

The archiving target specified does not have the ID of an archiving
device. Therefore, you cannot use it as a target when archiving.
An archive ID is assigned to a device via table TSP0F. If the table
does not have a relevant entry, the profile parameter
rspo/default_archiver is used.
An ID is assigned to an archiving device via transaction SPAD/Output
Devices.

System Response

Nothing is printed.

How to fix this error?

Set the configuration appropriately.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO351 - Device & is not a permitted archive destination ?

  The SAP error message PO351 ("Device & is not a permitted archive destination") typically occurs when you attempt to archive data to a device or location that is not configured or permitted for archiving in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect configuration settings or insufficient authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Device Configuration: The device you are trying to use for archiving is not set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to archive to the specified device.
  Device Type Not Allowed: The device type you are trying to use may not be included in the list of permitted archive destinations.
  Missing Archive Object Configuration: The archive object may not be configured to allow archiving to the specified device.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the device you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the device is correctly defined and is of a type that is allowed for archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Destination Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) to check the settings for the archive object you are working with.
  Ensure that the device you are trying to use is included in the list of permitted archive destinations for that specific archive object.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Archive Object Settings:
  
  If necessary, modify the settings of the archive object to include the desired device as a permitted destination. This may require access to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific configuration settings related to archiving.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SARCH: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring archive destinations.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PO351 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.