How To Fix BT340 - No spool list recipients exist for this job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 340

• Message text: No spool list recipients exist for this job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT340 - No spool list recipients exist for this job ?

  The SAP error message BT340 ("No spool list recipients exist for this job") typically occurs when a background job is executed, but there are no recipients defined to receive the spool list (output) generated by that job. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Output Device Defined: The job may not have an output device specified, or the output device is not configured correctly.
  Missing Spool Recipients: The job might not have any recipients defined for the spool list, meaning there are no users or email addresses specified to receive the output.
  Job Configuration Issues: The job might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of spool list recipients.
  User Authorization: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to define spool recipients.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to view the job details.
  Check the job's configuration to ensure that an output device is specified and that recipients are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Spool Recipients:
  
  If the job is set to print or send output, ensure that you have defined recipients in the job settings.
  You can do this by editing the job and specifying the output options, including the recipients.
  
  
  
  Set Output Device:
  
  Ensure that an appropriate output device is assigned to the job. You can do this in the job definition under the "Spool" section.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to create and manage spool requests. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Job Steps:
  
  If the job consists of multiple steps, ensure that each step is correctly configured to generate output and has the necessary recipients.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SP01:
  
  After the job runs, you can check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if any output was generated and if there were any issues with the spool list.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for checking authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and spool management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to spool processing or background job configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT340 error and ensure that your background jobs have the necessary spool list recipients defined.