How To Fix GR524 - Report was printed (spool request number &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Report was printed (spool request number &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR524 - Report was printed (spool request number &1) ?

  The SAP error message GR524, which states "Report was printed (spool request number &1)," is not actually an error in the traditional sense. Instead, it is an informational message indicating that a report has been successfully printed and that a spool request has been generated. The spool request number (&1) is provided for reference.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a report is executed and the output is sent to a printer or a spool file.
  It indicates that the printing process has been completed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  Since GR524 is an informational message rather than an error, there is no specific solution required. However, if you are looking to manage or review the printed output, you can do the following:
  
  
  Check the Spool Request:
  
  You can view the spool request by using transaction code SP01. Enter the spool request number provided in the message to find the details of the printed report.
  
  
  
  Review Printer Settings:
  
  If you need to change the printer settings or troubleshoot any issues related to printing, you can do so in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  
  Monitor Output:
  
  If you are expecting the report to be printed and it is not appearing, check the printer status and ensure that the printer is online and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If there are issues with the report not being printed as expected, check for any error messages in the spool request details or in the output device configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Spool Requests: These are temporary files created by SAP to hold the output of reports before they are sent to a printer or saved as a file.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view spool requests.
  SPAD: To manage and configure printers.
  SP02: To view the output of your own spool requests.
  
  
  Output Device Configuration: Ensure that the output device is correctly configured in the system to avoid issues with printing.
  
  In summary, GR524 is a normal message indicating successful printing, and you can use the spool request number to track or manage the printed output.