How To Fix XS047 - Device Type for Format &1 Not Defined

XS047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Device Type for Format &1 Not Defined

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a device type for the conversion of documents
into the format &V1&.
The device type is required to format documents, ABAP lists, or RAW
texts created in SAPscript or Smart Forms into this format.

System Response

The conversion cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Specify a device type in SAPconnect administration for the format &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XS047 - Details

• The SAP error message XS047, which states "Device Type for Format &1 Not Defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined device type for the specified output format. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or generate output in a specific format that is not configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Type: The specified output format does not have an associated device type defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The device type may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or not properly set up.
  Output Format Issues: The output format being used may not be supported or recognized by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  In the "Device Types" section, check if the device type for the specified format exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new device type or modify an