How To Fix EZ609 - No spool request created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 609

• Message text: No spool request created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ609 - No spool request created ?

  The SAP error message EZ609 "No spool request created" typically occurs when a print job is not successfully generated in the spool system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Device: The output device (printer) may not be defined or may not be available in the system.
  Incorrect Print Parameters: The print parameters may be incorrectly set, leading to the failure of the spool request creation.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a spool request.
  Spool System Issues: There may be issues with the spool system itself, such as it being stopped or misconfigured.
  No Data to Print: The program or report being executed may not have any data to print, resulting in no spool request being created.
  Output Type Not Defined: The output type for the document may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is correctly defined in the SAP system (transaction code SPAD).
  Verify that the output device is active and available.
  
  
  
  Review Print Parameters:
  
  Check the print parameters in the print settings of the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Ensure that the correct output type is selected.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create spool requests. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Spool System Status:
  
  Check the status of the spool system using transaction SP01 or SP02. Ensure that the spool work processes are running and that there are no errors in the spool system.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the report or program you are trying to print has data to generate. You can run the report in display mode to check for data.
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE (for application-specific output types) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SP02: Spool Request Management
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to spool issues for any known bugs or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking system logs (transaction SM21) or developer traces (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EZ609 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.