How To Fix CO411 - Specify how many days the printout is to be held in the spool

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Specify how many days the printout is to be held in the spool

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO411 - Specify how many days the printout is to be held in the spool ?

  The SAP error message CO411 indicates that the system requires you to specify the number of days for which the printout should be held in the spool. This is typically encountered in the context of printing documents or reports in SAP, particularly when dealing with production orders or other related processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to print a document or report without specifying the retention period for the spool request. The system needs this information to manage the spool files effectively, ensuring that they are retained for a specified duration before being deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO411 error, you need to specify the number of days for which the printout should be retained in the spool. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the Print Parameters:
  
  When you initiate the print job, look for the print parameters or settings dialog.
  
  
  
  Specify the Retention Period:
  
  In the print parameters, find the field that asks for the number of days to hold the printout in the spool. Enter a valid number (e.g., 7 days).
  
  
  
  Save the Settings:
  
  After entering the number of days, save the settings and proceed with the print job.
  
  
  
  Check User Defaults (if applicable):
  
  If you frequently encounter this error, consider setting a default retention period in your user profile settings to avoid having to specify it each time.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Spool Management: The spool system in SAP is responsible for managing print requests. It allows users to print documents without tying up their session. Understanding how to manage spool requests can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like SP01 to view spool requests and SP02 to manage them.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  You can set default print parameters in your user profile by navigating to SU3 and adjusting the settings under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on spool management and print settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO411 error and successfully print your documents.