How To Fix RT738 - Number of errors in spool work processes per minute

RT738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Number of errors in spool work processes per minute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT738 - Number of errors in spool work processes per minute ?

  The SAP error message RT738 indicates that there is a high number of errors occurring in the spool work processes per minute. This can lead to performance issues and may affect the overall functioning of the SAP system, particularly in relation to printing and output management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the spool configuration can lead to errors.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can cause the spool processes to fail.
  Printer Issues: Problems with the physical printers or printer drivers can lead to errors in the spool process.
  Network Issues: If the spool requests are sent to network printers, any network issues can cause failures.
  Data Issues: Corrupted or malformed data being sent to the spool can also trigger errors.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that need to be applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RT738 error, you can take