How To Fix FG678 - Log is written into the spool

FG678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Log is written into the spool

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG678 - Log is written into the spool ?

  The SAP error message FG678 indicates that a log has been written into the spool, which typically means that there was an issue during the execution of a process, and the details of that issue have been captured in a spool request. This message is often associated with background jobs or print jobs in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The specific cause of the FG678 error can vary, but it generally indicates that there was an error during the execution of a program or report. Common causes include:
  
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system or in the job configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user or job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the task.
  System Errors: Technical issues such as memory shortages, timeouts, or other system-related problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG678 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Spool Request:
  
  Go to transaction code SP01