How To Fix SP01R203 - File &1 saved to work directory of GUI

SP01R203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: File &1 saved to work directory of GUI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R203 - File &1 saved to work directory of GUI ?

  The SAP error message SP01R203 indicates that a spool request (a print job or output request) has been saved to the work directory of the SAP GUI. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the printing process or when the output cannot be processed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues: The printer may not be correctly configured in SAP, or the printer may be offline or unavailable.
  Output Device Problems: The output device specified in the spool request may not be set up correctly or may not exist.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from communicating with the printer.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print to the specified output device.
  Spool Request Errors: There may be errors in the spool request itself, such as incorrect parameters or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify the configuration of the