How To Fix SY355 - Spool request (number &) created without immediate output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Spool request (number &) created without immediate output

What causes this issue?

The "Output immediately" option is not active in your user defaults.
Consequently, the spool request is not output straight away.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can use Transaction <DS:TRAN.SP02><(>SP02<)></> to print the
request. To ensure that requests are printed immediately in future,
choose System -> User defaults -> Own data and select the "Output
immediately" option.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY355 - Spool request (number &) created without immediate output ?

  The SAP error message SY355 indicates that a spool request has been created without immediate output. This typically occurs when a print job is generated but is not sent to the printer immediately. Instead, it is stored in the spool system for later processing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be configured to print immediately. It could be set to "print later" or "spool only."
  User Settings: The user may have selected options that prevent immediate printing, such as choosing to print to a file or selecting a different output option.
  Spool Administration: The spool system may be configured to handle jobs in a certain way, leading to jobs being queued for later processing.
  Network Issues: If there are network issues or the printer is offline, the system may create a spool request without immediate output.
  Job Scheduling: The job may be scheduled to run at a later time, which would also result in a spool request being created without immediate output.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SY355 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Device Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output device you are using.
  Ensure that the device is set to allow immediate printing.
  
  
  
  Review User Print Settings:
  
  When executing the print job, check the print options selected by the user. Ensure that "Print Immediately" is selected if that is the desired behavior.
  
  
  
  Monitor Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to monitor spool requests. Check the status of the spool request and see if it is waiting for processing or if there are any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Status:
  
  Ensure that the printer is online and available. If the printer is offline, the spool request will not be processed immediately.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  If the job is scheduled for later execution, you can check the job scheduling settings in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if it is set to run at a specific time.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-wide settings or issues that may be affecting spool processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on spool management and output device configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to spool requests and printing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SY355 error and implement a solution to ensure that spool requests are processed with immediate output as intended.