How To Fix TD448 - Telex/fax machine '&' is not defined

TD448 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Telex/fax machine '&' is not defined

What causes this issue?

The device name &V1& for a telex or fax machine is not defined.

System Response

Form printing led to an exception.

How to fix this error?

There is no entry for the device name &V1& in table TSP03. Go into
transaction SPAD (spool administration) and create an entry for &V1&
under printer name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD448 - Telex/fax machine '&' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message TD448 indicates that a telex or fax machine is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to send a telex or fax using a communication method that has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined telex or fax machine in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  The telex/fax machine not being set up in the system.
  Incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  The user trying to send a telex or fax without the necessary setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD448 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Telex/Fax Machine:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to the Output Devices section.
  Check if the telex or fax machine is listed. If not, you will need to create a new output device.
  Click on Create and fill in the necessary details for the telex/fax