How To Fix BT247 - You may only display spool lists from your own jobs!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 247

• Message text: You may only display spool lists from your own jobs!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT247 - You may only display spool lists from your own jobs! ?

  The SAP error message BT247 ("You may only display spool lists from your own jobs!") typically occurs when a user attempts to access spool lists that were generated by jobs that they do not own. In SAP, spool requests are associated with specific user sessions, and users are generally restricted to viewing only their own spool requests for security and privacy reasons.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The user is trying to access spool lists that were created by another user.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the spool requests of other users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view spool requests. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If the user needs access to other users' spool requests, you may need to assign additional authorizations or roles that allow this.
  
  
  
  Access Own Spool Requests:
  
  Make sure the user is trying to access their own spool requests. They can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., SP01 for spool requests) and filtering the list to show only their own jobs.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to view spool requests. In the selection screen, ensure that the user ID is set to the current user's ID to view their own spool requests.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If the user needs to access spool requests from other users for legitimate reasons (e.g., for reporting or administrative purposes), they should contact the system administrator to discuss the need for broader access and to adjust authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Job Ownership:
  
  If the user is trying to access a spool request from a job that they believe they should have access to, verify the ownership of that job. The job may have been scheduled under a different user ID.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Spool Requests: Spool requests are generated when a user prints documents or runs reports that produce output. Each spool request is associated with a specific user and job.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for spool access include S_SPO_ACT (Spool Administration) and S_SPO_USER (Spool User).
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal regarding spool management and user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT247 error and access the necessary spool lists.