How To Fix SP01R043 - The selected section of the spool request &1 in system &2 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The selected section of the spool request &1 in system &2 is empty

What causes this issue?

The spool request does contain data, however the selected display area
is empty.

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?

Change the display area if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R043 - The selected section of the spool request &1 in system &2 is empty ?

  The SAP error message SP01R043 indicates that the selected section of the spool request is empty. This typically occurs when you attempt to view or print a spool request that does not contain any data in the specified section. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Empty Spool Request: The spool request may not have generated any output due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The program that generated the spool did not produce any output.
  The selection criteria used to generate the spool request did not match any data.
  The spool request was created but not filled with data due to an error in the processing program.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Section Selection: You may have selected a section of the spool request that does not contain any data. For example, if you are trying to view a specific page or section that was not populated.
  
  
  Deletion of Spool Data: The spool data might have been deleted or purged from the system after the request was created.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Spool Request: 
  
  Go to transaction SP01 and check the status of the spool request. Ensure that it has been processed correctly and contains data.
  Look for any error messages associated with the spool request.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: 
  
  If you generated the spool request from a report or transaction, review the selection criteria to ensure that they were set correctly and that there was data to process.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Report: 
  
  If the spool request is indeed empty, try re-running the report or transaction that generated the spool request. Ensure that the parameters are set correctly to produce output.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion: 
  
  Verify if the spool request was deleted or if the data was purged. If so, you may need to regenerate the spool request.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs: 
  
  Check the application logs or system logs for any errors that occurred during the generation of the spool request. This may provide insight into why the spool is empty.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view spool requests.
  SP02: To manage spool requests.
  SP01: To check the status of spool requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to spool processing or specific programs that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to spool management and troubleshooting for additional insights.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.