How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER200 - No output request open. Setting spool attributes is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No output request open. Setting spool attributes is not possible.

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign attributes to a spool request, but currently no
output request is open.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

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

This is probably an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline and
report the problem.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER200 - No output request open. Setting spool attributes is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER200 ("No output request open. Setting spool attributes is not possible.") typically occurs when you attempt to set spool attributes for a print request, but there is no active output request available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a document or generate a report.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Spool Request: The most common cause is that there is no active spool request available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program or transaction you are using may not have generated a spool request before attempting to set attributes.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access spool requests.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to spool management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Active Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 (Spool Request Management) and check if there are any active spool requests. If there are none, ensure that the process you are trying to execute is correctly set up to generate a spool request.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  If you suspect that the process did not generate a spool request, try re-running the transaction or report that you were using. Ensure that you are following the correct steps to generate output.
  
  
  
  Check Program Logic:
  
  If you are working with custom programs or reports, review the code to ensure that it correctly creates a spool request before attempting to set any attributes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage spool requests. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP system configuration related to spool management. This may involve checking settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to ensure that printers and spool settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: To view and manage spool requests.
  SPAD: To configure printers and spool settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to spool management and output requests for more detailed information on how to handle spool requests.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider checking the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.