How To Fix SP01R071 - Spool request &1 is part of composed spool request &2

SP01R071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Spool request &1 is part of composed spool request &2

What causes this issue?

Spool requests cannot be deleted if they are part of a composed spool
request.

System Response

Spool request &V1& will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete the composed spool request &V2&. Then you can also delete
spool request &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R071 - Spool request &1 is part of composed spool request &2 ?

  The SAP error message SP01R071 indicates that a spool request you are trying to access or manipulate is part of a composed spool request. This typically occurs when multiple spool requests are combined into a single output, which is common in scenarios where multiple print jobs are grouped together for efficiency.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like deleting, changing, or displaying) on a spool request that is part of a composed spool request. The system prevents you from modifying individual spool requests that are part of a larger composed request to maintain the integrity of the output.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Composed Spool Request: Use transaction code SP01 to view the spool requests. Look for the composed spool request (the one indicated by the error message) and note its number.
  
  
  Access the Composed Spool Request: Instead of trying to manipulate the individual