How To Fix SPOPI004 - Device Type "&1" does not exist in the system! See longtext!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Device Type "&1" does not exist in the system! See longtext!

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign the device type "&V1&" which does not exist in the
system. The device type does not exist in the system because it has not
been installed.
As a consequence it was not possible to determine whether this device
type allows Unicode support.

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?

You have to install this device type. Read note "&V2&" to install the
device type. (Double-click on the note number on the main screen.) After
that the device type suggestions will be automatically recalculated.
If the installed device types does not allow Unicode support, but the
chosen languages require Unicode support, you will have to choose
another device type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPOPI004 - Device Type "&1" does not exist in the system! See longtext! ?

  The SAP error message SPOPI004 indicates that the specified device type (represented by &1) does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when trying to print or output documents using a device type that has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Type: The device type specified in the print configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The device type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the device type name when it was specified in the print settings.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to Device Types and check if the specified device type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Device Type:
  
  If the device type is missing, you can create a new device type or modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the device type is correctly configured for the intended printer or output device.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify the spelling of the device type in the print settings. Ensure that it matches exactly with the defined device types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Device Type:
  
  If the device type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the device type and perform printing operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for additional information. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to view the message details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink Administration (for managing output devices)
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance (to view message details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring device types and managing spool requests.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to device types and printing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPOPI004 error and ensure that the specified device type is correctly configured in your SAP system.