How To Fix SPADS014 - XDC entry for device type &1 does not exist

SPADS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPADS - Messages for Adobe Document Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: XDC entry for device type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPADS014 - XDC entry for device type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SPADS014 indicates that there is an issue with the device type configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the XDC (Cross-Device Communication) entry for the specified device type does not exist. This can occur when trying to print or output documents using a device type that has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing XDC Entry: The XDC file for the specified device type is not available in the system. This can happen if the device type was not properly installed or configured.
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type specified in the print settings may be incorrect or not supported.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was transported from another system, the XDC file may not have been included in the transport.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the output device or the printer settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD