How To Fix SPOPI005 - Selected configuration using device type "&1" is not valid! See longtext!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Selected configuration using device type "&1" is not valid! See longtext!

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign the device type "&V1&" and installed it. This
device type requires Unicode support to print the languages which you
had selected, but this device type does not allow Unicode support.
Unfortunately this cannot be determined before the device type has been
installed.

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?

Please 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 SPOPI005 - Selected configuration using device type "&1" is not valid! See longtext! ?

  The SAP error message SPOPI005 indicates that the selected configuration using the specified device type is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of printing or output management in SAP, particularly when dealing with device types for printers or output devices.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Device Type: The device type specified in the configuration may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The output device may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device type.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the output device configuration, such as missing parameters or incorrect values.
  Transport Issues: If the device type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Device Type: Verify that the device type specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the device type configuration in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Review Output Device Configuration: Go to transaction SPAD and check the configuration of the output device. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified device type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Reconfigure Device: If the device type is valid but still causing issues, consider reconfiguring the output device or creating a new one with the correct settings.
  Transport Check: If the device type was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-transport or activate the device type.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to find the message and view its long text for additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - for managing output devices and configurations.
  SE91: Message Maintenance - to view and maintain SAP messages.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message SPOPI005.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message SPOPI005.