How To Fix PO291 - Unable to create pool members for output device &1

PO291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Unable to create pool members for output device &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO291 - Unable to create pool members for output device &1 ?

  The SAP error message PO291, "Unable to create pool members for output device &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the output device configuration or the spool system in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report.
  Causes:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device specified may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Spool Administration Issues: There may be issues with the spool administration settings, such as the spool server not being available or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create spool requests or access the specified output device.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources, such as memory or disk space, which can prevent the creation of spool requests.
  Network Issues: If the output device is a network printer, there may be connectivity issues preventing