How To Fix SP01R028 - Files stored in directory &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Files stored in directory &1

What causes this issue?

The selected spol data was saved to the file <SAP_system_name>
<spool_number>.TXT in your GUI work directory.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R028 - Files stored in directory &1 ?

  The SAP error message SP01R028 typically indicates that there are files stored in a specific directory that are causing issues with the spool request processing. This message is often related to the SAP spool system, which manages print jobs and output requests.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Directory Permissions: The SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access or write to the specified directory.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system, such as insufficient disk space or file system corruption.
  Configuration Issues: The spool directory may not be correctly configured in the SAP system settings.
  Old or Unprocessed Files: There may be old or unprocessed spool files that are causing conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SP01R028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Directory Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary read/write permissions for the specified directory. You may need to adjust the permissions or ownership of the directory.
  
  
  
  Verify Disk Space:
  
  Check the available disk space on the server where the spool directory is located. If the disk is full, you may need to free up space by deleting unnecessary files.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the spool directories. Ensure that the paths are correctly set and that they point to valid directories.
  
  
  
  Clean Up Old Spool Files:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to review and delete old or unprocessed spool requests that may be causing issues. You can also use the "Delete" function to remove specific spool requests.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Spool Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the spool services or the entire SAP system may help resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view and manage spool requests.
  SPAD: To configure spool settings.
  SM21: To check system logs for errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on spool management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.