How To Fix SP01R042 - Request &1 in system &4: internal error &2 in spooler (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Request &1 in system &4: internal error &2 in spooler (&3)

What causes this issue?

An unexpected error occurred in the spooler.

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?

Write down the exact message text and notify your system administrator.
A message of this type contains three variables:
Internal error <ZH>x</>/<ZH>y</> in spooler: <ZH>z</>
<ZH>x</> is the SY-SUBRC of the CALL module.
<ZH>y</> is the error number of the C library of the spooler. See also
"RSPOE..." in "rspo.h".
<ZH>z</> is a more detailed description of the error and may contain
information about what the user can do (for example: try again later,
end session, and so on).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R042 - Request &1 in system &4: internal error &2 in spooler (&3) ?

  The SAP error message SP01R042 indicates that there is an internal error in the spooler system when trying to process a print request. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Cause
  The internal error in the spooler can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the spool system or printer settings.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (memory, disk space) for the spooler to function properly.
  Corrupted Spool Requests: The spool request itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or the underlying operating system that affect the spooler.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity to the printer or print server.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SP01R042 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Spool Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the spool system in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Ensure that the printers are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check the status of the spool requests. Look for any requests that are in an error state and try to delete or reprocess them.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) to ensure that the spooler has enough resources to operate.
  If necessary, free up resources or increase system capacity.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, internal errors are resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and spool logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Spooler:
  
  In some cases, restarting the spooler service can resolve temporary issues. This can be done through transaction SPAD or by restarting the relevant background jobs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any logs you have reviewed.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to spool management for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SP01R042 error in your SAP system.