How To Fix EHSB_RC118 - Spool output is displayed in transaction SM37 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHSB_RC - Compliance Check

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Spool output is displayed in transaction SM37 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You can view the data that the system wrote to the spool output of the
background job.

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?

To view the spool output, proceed as follows:
Call transaction <DS:TRAN.SM37>SM37</>.
The <ls>Simple Job Selection </>screen appears.
Enter the job name and the user name of the person who scheduled the
job. Then choose <ls>Execute</>.
The <ls>Job Overview </>screen appears. This shows a list of all jobs
that meet the criteria you entered.
To call the spool output, select a job and choose <ls>Spool</>.
The <ls>Output Controller: List of Spool Requests </>screen appears.
Select the spool request and choose <ls>Display Contents (F6)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHSB_RC118 - Spool output is displayed in transaction SM37 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message EHSB_RC118 indicates that there is an issue related to spool output in the transaction SM37, which is used for monitoring background jobs in SAP. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the generation or processing of spool requests, which are used to manage print jobs and output requests in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Spool Request Issues: The spool request may not have been generated correctly, or there may be issues with the spool server.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the spool output.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues with the spool settings in the SAP system.
  Job Status: The background job may not have completed successfully, leading to incomplete or missing spool output.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues affecting the retrieval of spool data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction SM37 and check the status of the background job. Ensure that it has completed successfully. If it has failed, review the job log for errors.
  Review Spool Requests: In SM37, check the spool requests associated with the job. You can do this by selecting the job and clicking on the "Spool" button to view the output.
  Check Spool Configuration: Ensure that the spool server is configured correctly. You can check the configuration in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the spool output. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Reprocess the Job: If the job has failed, consider reprocessing it. You can do this by selecting the job in SM37 and choosing the option to restart it.
  Check for System Errors: Look for any system errors or warnings in the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to spool processing or the EHSB_RC118 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to spool management and background job processing for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.