How To Fix SP01R029 - 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: 029

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

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to print a spool request by choosing "Print all".
However, you are not authorized to change the attributes or the output
device of the output request. No printout created.

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?

To print the spool request with different parameters, you need the
authorization "ATTR" or "REDI". If you have the authorization "PRNT" or
"REPR" you can only print the unmodified request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R029 - No authorization to print spool request &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message SP01R029 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to print a specific spool request in the specified system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or print a spool request for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object to access the spool request. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Spool Request Ownership: The spool request may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have permission to access it.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from accessing specific spool requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for printing spool requests.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, particularly S_SPO_DEV (for spool device access) and S_SPO_SRV (for spool service access).
  If the spool request is owned by another user, ensure that the user has the S_SPO_SRV authorization for the specific user or for all users.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Request Ownership:
  
  Verify the ownership of the spool request in transaction SP01. If the request belongs to another user, the current user may need to request access or have the spool request reprinted by the owner.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level configurations or restrictions that may be affecting spool request access.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to manage spool requests and understand the authorization requirements for accessing them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_SPO_DEV: Authorization for spool device
  S_SPO_SRV: Authorization for spool service
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to spool request authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SP01R029 error and ensure that users have the necessary permissions to access and print spool requests.