How To Fix TD550 - Device type & is not defined

TD550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Device type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified printer type does not exist.

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?

Please specify a printer type defined in SAP spool administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD550 - Device type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message TD550 indicates that the specified device type is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to print to a device (like a printer) that has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Device Type Not Defined: The device type you are trying to use for printing is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, or the device type assigned to it is incorrect.
  Missing Device Type: The device type may not have been installed or activated in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD550 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the device type you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you may need to create a new output device or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create