How To Fix XM122 - Output device &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Output device &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM122 - Output device &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message XM122, which states "Output device &1 not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified output device in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Output Device: The output device specified in the print settings does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Name: The name of the output device may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Device Not Configured: The output device may not be configured properly in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified output device.
  Device Status: The output device may be offline or not available for use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Output Devices" section, check if the specified output device exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name in your print settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Name:
  
  Ensure that the output device name is correctly spelled in the print settings or the program that is generating the output.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Output Device:
  
  If the output device is not defined, you can create a new one in SPAD.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters (like device type, host spool access method, etc.) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output device. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Device Status:
  
  Ensure that the output device is online and available. You can check the status in SPAD.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to print again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SP01: Spool Request Management (to check existing spool requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring output devices and troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output devices and printing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XM122 error and successfully configure or use the desired output device in SAP.