How To Fix PT001 - Output device "&" not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Output device "&" not defined

What causes this issue?

Table TSP03 contains all valid printer names. The printer name
specified here does not exist in the table.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid printer name from table TSP03. You can define new
printers using the spool administration function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT001 - Output device "&" not defined ?

  The SAP error message PT001, which states "Output device '&' not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified output device for printing or outputting documents. This can happen for various reasons, such as misconfiguration of the output device, the device not being defined in the system, or issues with user authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Output Device: The specified output device has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Name: The name of the output device may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the print settings.
  Device Not Available: The output device may be offline or not connected to the network.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Device Configuration Issues: The output device may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the Spool Administration screen, check if the output device is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Device:
  
  If the output device is not defined, you can create it by clicking on the "Output Devices" option and then "Create."
  Fill in the necessary details such as device type, host spool access method, and any other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Ensure that the output device name specified in your print settings matches exactly with the name defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  Ensure that the output device is online and available. You can check the status in the same SPAD transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the output device. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test print to ensure that the output device is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Overview (to check existing spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and printing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PT001 error and successfully configure the output device for your printing needs in SAP.