How To Fix RT237 - &1 &3 > &2 &3 Number of pages in spool request queue exceeds threshold

RT237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 237

• Message text: &1 &3 > &2 &3 Number of pages in spool request queue exceeds threshold

What causes this issue?

The spool request takes on output requests from the dispatcher queue.
The requests remain in the queue until the processing of the request is
complete.

How to fix this error?

If this alert was only triggered by a few very large output requests,
and it is not a question of a general overload situation, you can
increase the threshold for this alert. With a general overload situation
(in this case, the number of requests in the spool request queue will
also regularly exhibit values that are too high), we recommend that you
increase throughput by reconfiguring the SAP system.
See also <DS:NA.RT167>Utilized Area of Spool Request Queue Over
Threshold</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT237 - &1 &3 > &2 &3 Number of pages in spool request queue exceeds threshold ?

  The SAP error message RT237 indicates that the number of pages in the spool request queue has exceeded a predefined threshold. This can lead to performance issues or even prevent new spool requests from being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  High Volume of Spool Requests: A large number of spool requests may be generated, often due to batch jobs or reports that produce extensive output.
  Threshold Settings: The system has a configured threshold for the maximum number of pages allowed in the spool queue. When this limit is exceeded, the error is triggered.
  Spool Configuration: The spool configuration settings may not be optimized for the current workload, leading to bottlenecks.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may not be able to process spool requests efficiently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Threshold: 
  
  You can increase the threshold for