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


SPOPI005 - Overview

  • 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!

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  • 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.


SPOPI005 - Details

  • 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

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