How To Fix SLS_LORD120 - No XML device configuration found for output device &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No XML device configuration found for output device &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD120 - No XML device configuration found for output device &1 ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD120 indicates that there is no XML device configuration found for the specified output device. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to generate output (like print jobs or documents) but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified output device.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The output device specified in the job or print request does not have an associated XML configuration.
  Incorrect Device Name: The output device name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Device Not Defined: The output device may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Look for the output device specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the device is correctly configured and that the XML settings are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define or Update Device:
  
  If the device does not exist, create a new output device with the required XML configuration.
  If it exists but is missing the XML configuration, update the device settings to include the necessary XML configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the output device in the job or print request to ensure it matches the name defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring output devices and XML settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Output Device Types: Familiarize yourself with the types of output devices supported by your SAP system and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS_LORD120 error and ensure that your output device is properly configured for XML output.