How To Fix PO106 - Spool request & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Spool request & missing

What causes this issue?

Unforeseen error

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?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO106 - Spool request & missing ?

  The SAP error message PO106 typically indicates that there is a problem with a spool request, specifically that the spool request is missing or cannot be found. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report.
  Cause of PO106 Error
  
  Missing Spool Request: The spool request may not have been created successfully, or it may have been deleted or not saved properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the spool request.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP spool system or the underlying database that prevents the spool request from being retrieved.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer settings may be misconfigured, leading to issues in generating the spool request.
  Job Deletion: The job that was supposed to generate the spool request may have been deleted or failed.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Spool Requests: Go to transaction code SP01 to check if the spool request exists. If it does not, you may need to re-run the report or transaction that generates the spool request.
  Re-run the Job: If the spool request is missing, try re-running the job or transaction that was supposed to create it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the spool requests. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Printer Configuration: Verify the printer configuration in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the printer is correctly set up and that it is active.
  Check System Logs: Use transaction SM21 to check the system logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or to check the spool server configuration.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Display Spool Requests
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to spool issues for any known bugs or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for spool management and troubleshooting to understand how spool requests are handled in your specific SAP environment.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.