How To Fix SPOPI002 - Attention: In addition to choosen Device Type a URDT will be assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPOPI - Message class for Device Type Wizard

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Attention: In addition to choosen Device Type a URDT will be assigned.

What causes this issue?

At the language selection screen you chose at least one Non-Latin-1
language. To print these languages Unicode Printing Enablement (UPE) is
required. To activate UPE a Unicode Reference Device Type (URDT) has to
be assigned to the Output Device (in addition to the usual Device Type).
The Device Type Wizard will assign a URDT automatically to the Output
Device.
For further information on URDTs and UPE see note 1812076.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPOPI002 - Attention: In addition to choosen Device Type a URDT will be assigned. ?

  The SAP error message SPOPI002 indicates that there is an issue related to the assignment of a device type and a URDT (User-Defined Device Type) in the SAP system. This message typically arises in the context of printing or output management, particularly when configuring devices for printing.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A device type is selected that requires an additional URDT to be assigned.
  The system is unable to find a suitable URDT for the selected device type.
  There may be a configuration issue in the output device settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPOPI002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Look for the device type that you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the device type is correctly configured and that it has a corresponding URDT assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a URDT:
  
  If a URDT is not assigned, you may need to create or assign one.
  In SPAD, navigate to the device type settings and check the URDT assignment.
  If necessary, create a new URDT that matches the requirements of the device type.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  Check the output device settings in SPAD.
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured to use the selected device type and URDT.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test print to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPAD Transaction: This is the main transaction for managing spool requests and output devices in SAP.
  Device Types: These define the characteristics of printers and other output devices in SAP.
  URDT (User-Defined Device Type): This allows for customization of device types to meet specific printing requirements.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to check for any system notes or patches related to the specific device type or URDT in use, as there may be known issues or updates that address the error.