How To Fix PO467 - The spool request &1 does not contain any data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 467

• Message text: The spool request &1 does not contain any data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO467 - The spool request &1 does not contain any data ?

  The SAP error message PO467, which states "The spool request &1 does not contain any data," typically occurs when a spool request is generated but does not contain any output data. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Selected: The report or transaction that generated the spool request may not have selected any data to output. This can happen if the selection criteria are too restrictive or if there are no records that meet the criteria.
  
  
  Output Device Issues: There may be issues with the output device configuration, such as the device being offline or not properly set up.
  
  
  Program Logic: The program that generates the spool request may have logic that prevents data from being written to the spool, such as conditional statements that skip output under certain conditions.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data that is supposed to be printed.
  
  
  Spool Request Deletion: The spool request may have been deleted or cleared before it was accessed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used when generating the report or transaction. Ensure that they are set correctly to retrieve the desired data.
  
  
  Verify Output Device: Check the configuration of the output device in SAP. Ensure that it is active and properly configured. You can do this by going to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and checking the status of the output device.
  
  
  Review Program Logic: If you have access to the program code, review it to ensure that it is correctly generating output. Look for any conditions that might prevent data from being written to the spool.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  Re-generate the Spool Request: If the spool request was deleted or cleared, try to regenerate it by re-running the report or transaction.
  
  
  Check Spool Administration: Use transaction SP01 (Spool Request Management) to check the status of the spool request. You can see if it was created and if it contains any data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction you are using. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand its expected behavior and output.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PO467 error and implement a solution to resolve it.