How To Fix PO830 - This device type does not have a Unicode Reference Device Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 830

• Message text: This device type does not have a Unicode Reference Device Type

What causes this issue?

You have selected a device type to which a Unicode Reference Device Type
(URDT) is assigned for an output device that already has a URDT.

System Response

It is only possible to assign a URDT to either the output device or the
device type.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO830 - This device type does not have a Unicode Reference Device Type ?

  The SAP error message PO830 indicates that the device type you are trying to use does not have a Unicode reference device type defined. This typically occurs when you are working in a Unicode-enabled SAP system and the device type you are using is not compatible with Unicode.
  Cause:
  
  Device Type Compatibility: The device type you are using is not defined for Unicode. In a Unicode system, certain device types need to have a Unicode reference to ensure proper handling of character encoding.
  Missing Configuration: The device type may not have been properly configured in the SAP system, or it may not exist in the system at all.
  Legacy Device Types: Some older device types that were used in non-Unicode systems may not have been updated or converted for use in Unicode systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Device Type: Verify the device type you are using in your print settings. You can do this by going to the transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and checking the device type configuration.
  Use a Unicode-Compatible Device Type: If the current device type is not Unicode-compatible, switch to a device type that is known to work with Unicode. Common Unicode-compatible device types include:
  
  SAPWIN (for Windows printers)
  PDF1 (for PDF output)
  Other device types that are specifically marked as Unicode-compatible.
  
  
  Create or Modify Device Type: If necessary, you can create a new device type or modify an existing one to ensure it has a Unicode reference. This may require technical knowledge of SAP device type configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. There may be specific notes that provide guidance on device types and Unicode compatibility.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration, where you can manage device types and spool requests.
  SP01: To view spool requests and check for any errors related to printing.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on device types and Unicode systems for more detailed information on configuration and compatibility.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that printing works correctly with the new or modified device type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO830 error and ensure that your printing processes work smoothly in a Unicode-enabled SAP environment.