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

PO830 - Overview

• 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