How To Fix TD429 - Output device & is not type &

TD429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Output device & is not type &

What causes this issue?

You have selected an output device that does not have device type
specified.

System Response

The system will not accept this output device.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an output device of the proper device type. The possible
values pushbutton allows you to display a list of devices you can enter
here.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD429 - Output device & is not type & ?

  The SAP error message TD429, which states "Output device & is not type &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected output device type and the actual type of the output device specified in the print settings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Output Device Configuration: The output device specified in the print settings may not be configured correctly or may not match the type expected by the system.
  Device Type Mismatch: The output device type (e.g., printer, PDF, etc.) specified in the print settings does not match the type of the output device defined in the SAP system.
  Missing Device Type: The device type may not be defined in the SAP system, or the device type may not be assigned to the output device.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified