How To Fix 00351 - & session contents passed to spool & for printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: & session contents passed to spool & for printing

What causes this issue?

Selected folders were printed.
For reasons of performance, large folders are printed in the background.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00351 - & session contents passed to spool & for printing ?

  The SAP error message 00351 typically indicates an issue related to the printing process, specifically when the system is unable to process the print request due to session contents not being passed correctly to the spool. This can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues, problems with the print driver, or issues with the spool server.
  Cause of Error 00351
  
  Spool Configuration Issues: The spool settings in SAP may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in passing session contents to the spool.
  Printer Configuration: The printer may not be set up correctly in SAP, or the printer driver may not be compatible.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the spool or print requests.
  Session Management: There may be issues with how sessions are managed in SAP, leading to incomplete or incorrect data being sent to the spool.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, there may be connectivity issues preventing the print job from being sent.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Spool Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the spool server and the output devices.
  Ensure that the spool server is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Printer Settings:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the printer is correctly defined and that the correct driver is being used.
  Test the printer configuration by printing a test page.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage spool requests. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Session Management:
  
  Review the session management settings in SAP. Ensure that sessions are being handled correctly and that there are no issues with session timeouts or limits.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  If the printer is networked, ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the SAP system and the printer.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to printing and spool management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.