How To Fix PO782 - Name of frontend printer not found, using default printer

PO782 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Name of frontend printer not found, using default printer

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the printer name specified in the output
device on the frontend.

System Response

The system uses the default printer instead.

How to fix this error?

You do not need to do anything if it is OK to use the default printer.

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the output device definition or define the printer in Windows.

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PO782 - Details

• The SAP error message PO782 ("Name of frontend printer not found, using default printer") typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to locate the specified frontend printer. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or incorrect printer names. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Printer Name: The printer name specified in the SAP system does not match any available printers on the client machine.
  Printer Not Installed: The frontend printer may not be installed or configured correctly on the user's local machine.
  Network Issues: If the printer is a network printer, there may be connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from accessing it.
  SAP Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to recognize the frontend printer due to missing or incorrect settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Name:
  
  Verify that the printer name specified in the SAP transaction (e.g., when printing) matches the actual name of the printer installed