How To Fix TD377 - The object is enherited from basis device type &1

TD377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 377

• Message text: The object is enherited from basis device type &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to change or delete an object (for example, printer font,
printer barcode, font metrics, print control) that is not defined with
the currently edited device type but is inherited from a so-called
"Base device type".

System Response

The system does not allow changes to objects that are inherited from
base device types.

How to fix this error?

To delete or change the object, edit the base device type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

TD377 - Details

• The SAP error message TD377 indicates that the object you are trying to work with is inherited from a basis device type. This typically occurs in the context of printer configuration or device type management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message TD377 usually arises when you attempt to modify or delete a device type that is being used as a basis for other device types. In SAP, device types are templates that define how print data is processed for specific printers. If a device type is inherited by other device types, it cannot be deleted or modified directly because it would affect all the derived types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Inherited Device Types:
  
  Use transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to view the list of device types.
  Check the device type that is causing the error and identify any device types that are derived from it.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Derived Device Types:
  
  If