How To Fix WAF115 - Device &1 unknown in system &2

WAF115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAF - Wireless Application Framework

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Device &1 unknown in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAF115 - Device &1 unknown in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAF115 "Device &1 unknown in system &2" typically occurs when the system is unable to recognize or find the specified output device (printer, fax, etc.) in the specified SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, incorrect device names, or system inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Device Name: The output device name specified in the print request does not match any device configured in the SAP system.
  Device Not Configured: The output device has not been set up in the SAP system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the device itself.
  Transport Issues: If the device was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the output device specified in