How To Fix SP01R023 - No authorization to print spool request &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No authorization to print spool request &1 in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R023 - No authorization to print spool request &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message SP01R023 "No authorization to print spool request &1 in system &2" indicates that a user is attempting to access a print spool request for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to view, delete, or manage spool requests in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for accessing the specified spool request. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects related to spool management.
  User Roles: The user's assigned roles may not include permissions for accessing spool requests.
  Spool Request Ownership: The spool request may belong to another user, and the current user does not have permission to access it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, particularly S_SPO_DEV (for spool management) and S_SPO_ACT (for spool actions).
  You may need to add the required authorizations to the user's profile or role.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles that grant access to spool requests, consider adding those roles or modifying existing ones to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Request Ownership:
  
  If the spool request belongs to another user, the current user may need to be granted access to that request or the request may need to be reprinted by the owner.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view spool requests.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and roles.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_SPO_DEV: Authorization for spool management.
  S_SPO_ACT: Authorization for actions on spool requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and spool request handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the spool request in SAP.