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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, create a new output device with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Ensure that the device name used in the print request matches exactly with the name configured in the system (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to recognize the output device.
  Check if the device is assigned to the correct logical system.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the device was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary configurations were also transported and that the device is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Restart Spooler:
  
  In some cases, restarting the spooler service can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - to manage output devices.
  SP01: Spool Request - to view spool requests and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output devices and troubleshooting spool issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and the WAF115 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WAF115 error in your SAP system.