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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages
Message number: 018
Message text: Device type &1 does not support page format &2.
The form used for print formatting has a page format that is not
supported by the device type specified.
Print formatting is terminated.
Change the output device (that is, the printer), or use a page format
supported in the SAP standard (see OSS note 3102) in the form.
<ZU>Note:</> Certain page formats available in the SAP standard system
are only designed for screen output ("ONLINE", for example). They
cannot be used for print formatting.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
SSFCOMPOSER018
- Device type &1 does not support page format &2. ?The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER018 indicates that the specified device type does not support the requested page format. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the printer settings and the page format being used in the SAP system.
Cause:
- Device Type Mismatch: The device type specified in the print configuration does not support the page format (e.g., A4, Letter, etc.) that is being requested.
- Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be configured correctly in SAP, or the device type assigned to the printer may not be appropriate for the page format.
- Unsupported Page Format: The page format being used in the print job is not supported by the printer's device type.
Solution:
Check Device Type:
- Go to the SAP transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
- Find the printer in question and check its device type.
- Ensure that the device type supports the page format you are trying to use.
Change Page Format:
- If the device type does not support the required page format, consider changing the page format in the print settings to one that is supported by the device type.
Update Printer Configuration:
- If necessary, update the printer configuration to use a different device type that supports the desired page format.
- You can do this by creating a new printer with the correct device type or modifying the existing printer settings.
Test Print:
- After making changes, perform a test print to ensure that the issue is resolved.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to the SAP documentation or the printer manufacturer's documentation to verify the supported page formats for the specific device type.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SSFCOMPOSER018 error and ensure that your print jobs are processed correctly.
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