How To Fix PO886 - Spool job &1 has already been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Spool job &1 has already been printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO886 - Spool job &1 has already been printed ?

  The SAP error message PO886 indicates that a spool job has already been printed. This typically occurs when a print request has been processed and the system recognizes that the job has already been completed, leading to the error when attempting to print the same job again.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Print Request: The most common cause is that a print request has been sent multiple times for the same spool job.
  Job Status: The spool job may have already been printed or marked as completed in the spool system.
  User Action: A user may have manually attempted to reprint a job that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Spool Requests: 
  
  Go to transaction code SP01 (Spool Request) to view the list of spool requests.
  Look for the specific spool job that is causing the error. Check its status to confirm if it has already been printed.
  
  
  
  Reprint if Necessary:
  
  If you need to reprint the document, you can create a new print request for the same document instead of trying to reprint the existing spool job.
  You can do this by navigating to the original transaction that generated the spool request and executing the print function again.
  
  
  
  Delete or Manage Spool Jobs:
  
  If the spool job is no longer needed, you can delete it from the spool list in transaction SP01.
  Ensure that you manage your spool jobs effectively to avoid confusion and errors in the future.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to print and manage spool requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Display Spool Requests
  SP02: Manage Spool Requests
  SP01: To check the status of spool jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to spool management or printing errors.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage spool requests and understand the implications of reprinting jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO886 error and manage your spool jobs effectively.