How To Fix SP01R063 - Additional print options not applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Additional print options not applied

What causes this issue?

You are printing multiple spool or output requests at once. You have
also selected additional print options.

System Response

The additional print options are not used.

How to fix this error?

You can only select additional print options when printing a single
request.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R063 - Additional print options not applied ?

  The SAP error message SP01R063 "Additional print options not applied" typically occurs when there are issues with the print settings or configurations in the SAP system. This message indicates that the additional print options specified for a print job were not applied, which can lead to unexpected behavior in the output.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer settings in SAP may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to apply additional print options.
  Missing Output Device: The specified output device may not exist or may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to apply certain print options.
  Incompatible Print Options: The additional print options specified may not be compatible with the selected output device.
  SAP Notes: There may be known issues or bugs related to the specific version of SAP you are using, which can affect print options.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the output device.
  Ensure that the printer is correctly set up and that the necessary parameters are configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device specified in the print job exists and is active.
  Check if the output device supports the additional print options you are trying to apply.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to apply the additional print options.
  
  
  
  Check Compatibility of Print Options:
  
  Review the additional print options being used and ensure they are compatible with the selected output device.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Applying a relevant note may resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Test with Default Settings:
  
  Try printing with default settings to see if the issue persists. If it works, gradually reintroduce additional options to identify the problematic setting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to spool management and printer configuration for more detailed guidance.
  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 SP01R063 error in your SAP system.