How To Fix PT106 - Define spool retention period first

PT106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Define spool retention period first

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PT106 - Details

• The SAP error message PT106, which states "Define spool retention period first," typically occurs when the system is trying to process a spool request, but the spool retention period has not been defined in the system settings. This retention period determines how long spool requests (print jobs) are kept in the system before they are deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the spool retention period has not been configured in the SAP system. This setting is essential for managing how long spool requests are retained, and without it, the system cannot proceed with processing print jobs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the spool retention period in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Spool Administration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Spool Control:
  
  In the Spool Administration screen, look for the Spool Control section.
  
  
  
  Define Spool Retention Period:
  
  Find the option for Spool Retention Period. This is usually