How To Fix SP01R121 - Spool request is greater than 2 gigabytes

SP01R121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Spool request is greater than 2 gigabytes

What causes this issue?

The size of the displayed spool request is more than 2 GB.

System Response

Since it is not possible to display negative values on the screen, the
value is displayed as 2 ^31 -1. However, the actual value is larger.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R121 - Spool request is greater than 2 gigabytes ?

  The SAP error message SP01R121 indicates that a spool request has exceeded the maximum size limit of 2 gigabytes. This can occur when generating large reports or documents that produce a significant amount of output data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Output Data: The primary cause of this error is that the spool request generated by a report or transaction is larger than the 2 GB limit imposed by the SAP spool system.
  Data Volume: Reports that pull large datasets or generate extensive output (like detailed invoices, logs, or large lists) can easily exceed this limit.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to larger spool requests than necessary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Reduce Output Size:
  
  Filter Data: Modify the report parameters to limit the amount of data being processed. For example, you can filter by date ranges, specific criteria, or reduce the number of records.
  Break Down Reports: If