How To Fix PO416 - Incorrect classification of the format type server (&1)

PO416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Incorrect classification of the format type server (&1)

What causes this issue?

The current device type classification does not match the
classification of the selected spool server.

System Response

Spool servers may be negatively affected if they are asked to process
requests for output devices that have a different classification.
Servers set up for production printing should not process desktop print
requests, for example.

How to fix this error?

Choose an appropriate spool server or a spool server with the
corresponding classification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO416 - Incorrect classification of the format type server (&1) ?

  The SAP error message PO416, which states "Incorrect classification of the format type server (&1)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management or document processing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to the format type server that is being used for output processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format Type Configuration: The format type specified in the output configuration may not be correctly set up or may not match the expected format type for the document being processed.
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Output Device: The output device associated with the format type may not be correctly defined or may not support the specified format.
  Incompatibility with the Document Type: The format type may not be compatible with the document type being processed, leading to classification issues.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the SAP system, including missing updates or patches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
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