How To Fix PO112 - Internal error &/& in spooler (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Internal error &/& in spooler (&)

What causes this issue?

An unexpected error occurred in the spool.

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?

Note the exact message and notify your system administrator.
This type of message has three variables:
Internal error <ZH>x</>/<ZH>y</> in spool: <ZH>z</>
<ZH>x</> is the SY-SUBRC of the CALL module.
<ZH>y</> is the error number of spool's C library. See also 'RSPOE...'
in "rspo.h".
<ZH>z</> is a detailed description of the error and may contain
information about what the user should do: (examples: try again later,
end session, and so on)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO112 - Internal error &/& in spooler (&) ?

  The SAP error message PO112 "Internal error &/& in spooler (&)" typically indicates an issue with the SAP spool system, which is responsible for managing print jobs and output requests. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system resource limitations, or problems with the spool server itself.
  Causes:
  
  Spool Server Issues: The spool server may not be functioning correctly or may be overloaded.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the spool configuration can lead to errors.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or disk space on the server can cause the spooler to fail.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database that stores spool requests can also lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If the spool server is remote, network connectivity issues can cause failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Spool Server Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SP01 to check the status of the spool requests.
  Ensure that the spool server is active and not overloaded.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPAD to check the spool configuration.
  Ensure that the spool parameters are correctly set, including the number of spool work processes.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Check the system's memory and disk space to ensure there are sufficient resources available.
  Use transaction code SM50 to monitor the work processes and see if any are stuck or overloaded.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Issues:
  
  Ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no locks or issues affecting the spool tables.
  
  
  
  Restart Spool Services:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the spool services can resolve temporary issues. This can be done through transaction SPAD or by restarting the SAP application server.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates/Patches:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can use the error message or the error code to find related notes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Monitoring Tools: Use tools like ST03N for workload analysis and ST06 for system performance monitoring.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on spool management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PO112 error in your SAP system.