How To Fix BT546 - Cannot display spool list recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Cannot display spool list recipient

What causes this issue?

No object exists in address management for the specified key.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT546 - Cannot display spool list recipient ?

  The SAP error message BT546, which states "Cannot display spool list recipient," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing or displaying the spool list for a particular print job or output request. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, authorization problems, or issues with the spool request itself.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the spool list.
  Spool Request Not Found: The spool request may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Spool Parameters: There may be issues with the parameters used to generate the spool request.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to spool management.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database or the underlying data storage for spool requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the spool list. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Spool Request:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check if the spool request exists. If it does not, you may need to regenerate the output.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters used to generate the spool request. Ensure that they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for spool management in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the output devices and spool settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, consult with your database administrator to check for any inconsistencies or problems with the database that may affect spool requests.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Output:
  
  If the spool request is missing or corrupted, try to recreate the output that generated the spool request.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that address specific issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view spool requests.
  SPAD: To manage output devices and spool settings.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to spool management for further insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  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.