How To Fix FR720 - Spool requests created for messages

FR720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Spool requests created for messages

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FR720 - Details

• The SAP error message FR720 indicates that spool requests have been created for messages. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management system, where messages (such as print jobs or notifications) are generated and sent to a spool for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The FR720 error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Spool 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the spool settings or output device settings.
  Output Device Problems: The output device may be offline, incorrectly configured, or not available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage spool requests.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays or failures in processing spool requests.
  Message Type: The type of message being processed may not be supported for direct output, leading to it being sent to the spool instead.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR720 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Spool Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration)