How To Fix TD432 - & pages were output to device & (spool no. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 432

• Message text: & pages were output to device & (spool no. &)

What causes this issue?

The formatted document was transferred to the spool system and a spool
request created.
<H>Note</>: By selecting the print options, the document may be
transferred to the spool administration but not printed. If this is the
case, you should use the spool transaction to explicitly create a print
request for the spool request if you want to print the document.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD432 - & pages were output to device & (spool no. &) ?

  The SAP error message TD432 typically indicates that there is an issue with the output of a spool request. The message usually reads something like: "Pages were output to device & (spool no. &)", which means that the system has attempted to send output to a specified device (like a printer) but encountered a problem.
  Causes:
  
  Printer Configuration Issues: The printer may not be configured correctly in SAP or may not be available.
  Device Status: The printer could be offline, out of paper, or experiencing a hardware failure.
  Spool Request Issues: There may be issues with the specific spool request, such as it being deleted or not processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the printer or the spool request.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, there may be connectivity issues preventing the output from being sent.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Printer Status: Verify that the printer is online, has paper, and is functioning correctly. You can do this by checking the printer's physical status or using the printer's management interface.
  Review Printer Configuration: Ensure that the printer is correctly configured in SAP. You can check this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) to see if the device type and output settings are correct.
  Check Spool Request: Use transaction SP01 to review the spool request. Look for any errors or issues with the specific spool number mentioned in the error message.
  Reprocess Spool Request: If the spool request is stuck or has errors, you may need to delete it and reprocess the print job.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print to the specified device. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Network Troubleshooting: If the printer is networked, check for any network issues that may be preventing communication between the SAP system and the printer.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific error message or printer model.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring printers and managing spool requests.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.