How To Fix SP01R013 - Spool request &1 in system &2 already deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Spool request &1 in system &2 already deleted

What causes this issue?

The spool request you attempted to delete no longer exists. It was
already deleted by the system or by another user.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This is not an error. The request is deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R013 - Spool request &1 in system &2 already deleted ?

  The SAP error message SP01R013 indicates that a spool request has already been deleted in the specified system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to access or manipulate a spool request that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The spool request may have been manually deleted by a user or through a scheduled job that cleans up old spool requests.
  Automatic Cleanup: SAP systems often have background jobs that automatically delete spool requests after a certain period or based on specific criteria.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to delete spool requests after they are printed or after a certain time period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Spool Request Status: Verify the status of the spool request in transaction SP01. If it is not listed, it has indeed been deleted.
  Recreate the Spool Request: If the spool request is essential, you may need to rerun the report or transaction that generated the spool request to recreate it.
  Review Deletion Settings: Check the configuration settings for spool request deletion in your SAP system. You can look into transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to see if there are any settings that need adjustment.
  Consult Logs: If you suspect that the deletion was unintentional, check the system logs or change logs to see if there are any entries related to the deletion of the spool request.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view spool requests.
  SPAD: To manage spool administration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on spool management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to spool requests and their management.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.