How To Fix XS134 - No device type exists for format &1

XS134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 134

• Message text: No device type exists for format &1

Self-Explanatory Message

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XS134 - Details

• The SAP error message XS134, which states "No device type exists for format &1," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable 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 defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Device Type: The specified output format does not have an associated device type in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Output Format: The output format being requested may be incorrect or not supported.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the printer configuration or the output device settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary device types may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Types:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the list of device types to see if the required device type for the specified format exists.
  If