How To Fix PO437 - Action &1 defined in format &3 of device type &2

PO437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Action &1 defined in format &3 of device type &2

Self-Explanatory Message

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PO437 - Details

• The SAP error message PO437 typically relates to issues with the configuration of device types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of output management and printing. This error indicates that there is a problem with the action defined for a specific device type in the output format.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PO437 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Device Type Configuration: The device type specified in the output configuration may not be set up correctly or may not support the action defined in the output format.
  Missing or Incorrect Output Format: The output format specified may not be compatible with the device type or may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the output device, such as missing parameters or incorrect values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PO437 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
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