How To Fix PT002 - Format "&" not defined for output device "&"

PT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Format "&" not defined for output device "&"

What causes this issue?

Formats are printer-specific. The specified format has either not been
created for the specified printer or the format is not intended for list
printing, that is, the type of the format is not 'L'.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select one of the possible formats using the F4 input help. You can
define new formats using the spool administration function. It may be
necessary to cancel the transaction and restart it.

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PT002 - Details

• The SAP error message PT002, which states "Format '&' not defined for output device '&'", typically occurs when there is an issue with the output device configuration in SAP. This error is often encountered when trying to print a document or report, and it indicates that the specified output format is not recognized or not set up for the designated output device.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Output Format: The specified output format (e.g., PDF, SAPscript, Smart Forms) is not defined for the output device you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, or it may not support the specified format.
  Missing Printer Driver: The printer driver for the output device may not be installed or configured properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output format or device.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Locate the