How To Fix PO013 - Spooler: Invalid handling (RSPOEBADH)

PO013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Spooler: Invalid handling (RSPOEBADH)

What causes this issue?

A low-level error has occurred in the kernel portion of the SAP spool
system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the SAP system log for messages that may indicate the
problem that has occurred.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO013 - Details

• The SAP error message PO013, which is associated with the spooler and indicates "Invalid handling (RSPOEBADH)," typically arises when there is an issue with the spool request or the handling of the spool data. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when printing documents or generating reports.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Spool Request: The spool request may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Spool Parameters: Incorrect settings in the spool parameters can lead to this error.
  Printer Configuration: Issues with the printer configuration or the printer itself can cause the spooler to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the spool request.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to spool processing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spool Request: Review the specific spool request that generated the error. You can do this by going to transaction code SP01 to view spool requests and check for any anomalies.
  Recreate the Spool