How To Fix SF887 - Device & is not a PostScript printer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Device & is not a PostScript printer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF887 - Device & is not a PostScript printer ?

  The SAP error message SF887 indicates that the specified device (printer) is not recognized as a PostScript printer. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. It might be set up as a non-PostScript printer.
  Driver Issues: The printer driver installed on the SAP server or the client machine may not support PostScript.
  Device Type Mismatch: The device type assigned to the printer in SAP may not correspond to a PostScript printer.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, there may be connectivity issues preventing SAP from communicating with the printer.
  Printer Model: The actual printer model may not support PostScript printing, even if it is labeled as such.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration in SAP:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Locate the printer in