How To Fix TD378 - Print control &1 is inherited from basis device type &2

TD378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Print control &1 is inherited from basis device type &2

What causes this issue?

You specified a 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 sends a warning. The print control of the base device type
may not contain the printer commands required for the current device
type.

How to fix this error?

To delete or change the print control, edit the base device type. Or
create a print control for the current device type, which then overlays
the inherited print control.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD378 - Print control &1 is inherited from basis device type &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD378 indicates that there is an issue with the print control being inherited from a basis device type. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the printer settings or device types in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Device Type Configuration: The error often arises when the print control specified in the output request is not compatible with the device type assigned to the printer. This can happen if the device type is not properly configured or if the print control is not defined for that device type.
  Missing Print Control: The print control specified may not exist in the system or may not be correctly defined for the basis device type.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the printer settings or the output device configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Locate the printer/device type that is causing the issue.
  Verify