How To Fix UE027 - No output device found for search pattern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No output device found for search pattern &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE027 - No output device found for search pattern & ?

  The SAP error message UE027 ("No output device found for search pattern &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable output device (like a printer) that matches the specified search criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a report or document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device: The specified output device does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured correctly or may be inactive.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Device Type Mismatch: The output device may not support the type of document being printed.
  Search Pattern Issues: The search pattern used to find the output device may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the output device exists.
  Ensure that the device is configured correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Pattern:
  
  If you are using a specific search pattern, try broadening it or using a wildcard (e.g., *) to see if other devices can be found.
  
  
  
  Check Device Type:
  
  Ensure that the output device is compatible with the type of document you are trying to print. For example, if you are printing a PDF, ensure the device can handle PDF formats.
  
  
  
  Test Output Device:
  
  You can test the output device directly from the SPAD transaction by selecting the device and using the "Test" function to see if it can print a test page.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Review any existing spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors related to the output device.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system administrator for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UE027 error message in SAP.