How To Fix SP01R355 - Cannot archive spool request &1 due to its status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Cannot archive spool request &1 due to its status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R355 - Cannot archive spool request &1 due to its status ?

  The SAP error message SP01R355 indicates that a spool request cannot be archived due to its current status. This typically occurs when the spool request is not in a state that allows it to be archived, such as being in a "printed," "cancelled," or "error" state.
  Causes:
  
  
  Spool Request Status: The spool request may be in a status that does not permit archiving. Common statuses that prevent archiving include:
  
  Printed
  Cancelled
  Error
  In process
  
  
  
  Archiving Configuration: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, or the archiving process may not be properly defined for spool requests.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to archive the spool request may not have the necessary permissions to perform the archiving operation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Spool Request Status:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to view the spool requests.
  Check the status of the spool request you are trying to archive. If it is not in a suitable state (e.g., it should be "completed" or "not printed"), you may need to change its status or wait until it is in a suitable state.
  
  
  
  Change Spool Request Status:
  
  If the spool request is in an error state, you may need to resolve the underlying issue causing the error.
  If it is printed but still needs to be archived, ensure that it is marked as "completed."
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Check the archiving settings in transaction SARA to ensure that the archiving process for spool requests is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the archiving object for spool requests is active.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to archive spool requests. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving spool requests for any specific requirements or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Display Spool Requests
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SP02: Display Spool Requests (for a specific user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving spool requests.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.