How To Fix SPOC135 - Invalid device type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPOC - Spool: C Call Messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Invalid device type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPOC135 - Invalid device type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SPOC135 Invalid device type &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the device type configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified device type is not recognized or is invalid for the operation being performed, often related to printing or output devices.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Device Type: The device type specified in the print configuration does not exist or is misspelled.
  Device Type Not Defined: The device type has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The output device configuration may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of device types and ensure that the device type specified in the error message exists