How To Fix PO825 - Not deleting print file (disk capacity?)

PO825 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 825

• Message text: Not deleting print file (disk capacity?)

What causes this issue?

You have activated the option "Keep print file" in the definition of an
output device.

System Response

This means that the spool work process does not delete the temporary
file used for inclusion of the print data, after the data has been
transferred to an external spool system/printer. These files are
created in the DATA directory of the work process and require disk
capacity.

How to fix this error?

Only activate this option if you explicitly want to follow the output
of this device for test purposes. In other cases it should remain
deactivated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO825 - Details

• The SAP error message PO825, which states "Not deleting print file (disk capacity?)", typically indicates that the system is unable to delete a print file due to insufficient disk space or other related issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The most common reason for this error is that the server or the file system where the print files are stored has run out of disk space.
  File System Permissions: There may be permission issues preventing the deletion of the print files.
  Print Spool Configuration: The configuration of the print spool may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with file management.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or misconfigurations affecting the print spooler.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Log into the server where the SAP system is hosted.
  Check the available disk space using commands like df -h (on Unix/Linux) or checking properties on Windows.
  If the disk