How To Fix PO547 - Processing of &1 front-end requests restarted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Processing of &1 front-end requests restarted

What causes this issue?

There are still unprocessed output requests for a front-end printer in
the system. Output of the requests was restarted using the current
front-end connection.

System Response

Processing is restarted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO547 - Processing of &1 front-end requests restarted ?

  The SAP error message PO547, which states "Processing of &1 front-end requests restarted," typically indicates that there was an issue with processing a front-end request in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when using SAP GUI or when interacting with web-based applications.
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: Temporary network disruptions can cause the front-end request to fail, leading to a restart of the processing.
  System Performance: High load on the SAP system or database can lead to timeouts or failures in processing requests.
  Session Timeouts: If a user session times out, the system may attempt to restart the request.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or in the front-end application can lead to processing errors.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources on the application server can cause processing to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the front-end and the SAP server.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST03N or ST06 to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If session timeouts are frequent, consider increasing the timeout settings in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the front-end application and the SAP system to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Resource Allocation: Ensure that the application server has adequate resources (CPU, memory) allocated to handle the requests.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on system configuration and performance tuning.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.