How To Fix PO593 - No output device found for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 593

• Message text: No output device found for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO593 - No output device found for selection ?

  The SAP error message "PO593 No output device found for selection" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable output device for printing or generating output for a particular document, such as a purchase order or invoice. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device Configuration: The output device you are trying to use may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type for the document may not be assigned to any output device.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output device.
  Device Status: The output device may be offline or not available for use.
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer settings in the user profile or the document settings may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the output device you want to use is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the device is active and has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Output Type to Device:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., Purchasing).
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the correct output device.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings using transaction code SU01 to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device.
  Verify the default output device set in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  Ensure that the output device is online and available. You can check the status in the SPAD transaction.
  If the device is offline, you may need to troubleshoot the physical printer or contact your IT support.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Check the spool requests using transaction code SP01 to see if there are any errors related to the output device.
  This can provide additional insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  Try printing a test document to the output device to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and managing spool requests.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "PO593 No output device found for selection" error in SAP.