How To Fix PO465 - Device type &1 for request &2 does not match current device

PO465 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Device type &1 for request &2 does not match current device

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

PO465 - Details

• The SAP error message PO465 indicates that there is a mismatch between the device type specified in the print request and the current device type configured in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a print request is sent to a printer that is not configured to handle the specified device type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Device Type Mismatch: The device type specified in the print request does not match the device type of the printer that is currently set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, or the device type assigned to the printer may not support the format of the print request.
  Changes in Printer Settings: If the printer settings were changed after the print request was created, it could lead to this error.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go