How To Fix TD401 - Output device & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Output device & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified printer is not known in the SAP System. Valid printer
destinations are managed in the spool administration under the heading
output devices.

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?

For information about the available output devices, use the transaction
SAP Spool administration or press the key "Possible entries" on the
relevant entry field for output devices.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD401 - Output device & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message TD401, which states "Output device & is not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified output device in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the output device not being configured correctly, being deleted, or the user not having the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Causes:
  
  Output Device Not Defined: The specified output device does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used for the output device.
  Device Configuration Issues: The output device may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output device.
  Client-Specific Configuration: The output device may be defined in a different client than the one currently being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the specified output device exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the output device is spelled correctly in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Device:
  
  If the output device is missing, you can create a new one in SPAD.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify its settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  If the output device is defined in a different client, you may need to switch to the correct client or replicate the device configuration in the current client.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during printing or output generation, check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring output devices and managing spool requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and the TD401 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD401 error and ensure that the output device is properly defined and accessible in your SAP system.