How To Fix PO534 - Output device not found (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Output device not found (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO534 - Output device not found (&1) ?

  The SAP error message PO534, which states "Output device not found (&1)," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the specified output device for printing or output processing. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Output Device Name: The output device specified in the print settings may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Device Not Configured: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Device Status: The output device may be offline, disabled, or not available for use.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Client-Specific Settings: The output device may be defined in a different client or not available in the current client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Name:
  
  Verify the output device name in the print settings. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches an existing device in the system.
  
  
  
  Configure Output Device:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to check if the output device is configured correctly.
  If the device does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly.
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  In SPAD, check the status of the output device. Ensure it is set to "Available" and is not in an error state.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the output device. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Make sure that the output device is available in the current client. If it is defined in a different client, you may need to create it in the current client.
  
  
  
  Test the Output Device:
  
  You can test the output device by using the transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors related to the output device.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SP02: Spool Request Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring and managing output devices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PO534 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.