How To Fix FR163 - Spool request & of errors generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Spool request & of errors generated

What causes this issue?

All document numbers from the DME file for which no corresponding
documents were found are output in a spool request. The spool request
can be displayed and output via general spool administration.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR163 - Spool request & of errors generated ?

  The SAP error message FR163 typically indicates that there is an issue with a spool request, specifically that there are errors generated during the processing of that spool request. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when printing documents or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Printer Issues: The printer may be offline, not configured correctly, or out of paper/toner.
  Spool Configuration: There may be issues with the spool server configuration or the spool parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the spool request or the printer.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent it from being printed correctly.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP application itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Printer Status: Ensure that the printer is online, properly configured, and has sufficient resources (paper, toner).
  Review Spool Request: Go to transaction code SP01 to review the spool request. Check for any error messages or logs that provide more details about the issue.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the spool request and the printer.
  Reprocess the Spool Request: If the spool request has errors, you may need to delete it and reprocess the original request.
  Check System Logs: Use transaction code SM21 to check the system logs for any related errors that might provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the error message FR163.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Display Spool Requests
  SP02: Display User Spool Requests
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to spool issues or the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on spool management and printer configuration for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FR163 error in SAP.