How To Fix PO702 - Unable to establish connection to Berkeley LPD

PO702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Unable to establish connection to Berkeley LPD

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PO702 - Details

• The SAP error message PO702, "Unable to establish connection to Berkeley LPD," typically indicates an issue with the connection between the SAP system and the Berkeley Line Printer Daemon (LPD). This error can occur in scenarios where SAP is trying to send print jobs to a printer that is managed by the LPD service.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the LPD server.
  Configuration Errors: The printer configuration in SAP may be incorrect, including the printer's IP address, port number, or other settings.
  LPD Service Not Running: The LPD service on the target server may not be running or may have crashed.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports for LPD communication (typically port 515).
  Incorrect Printer Settings: The printer may not be set up correctly in the SAP system or may not be compatible with the LPD protocol.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or