How To Fix WS_TOOL801 - Output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Output

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  SAP Error Message: WS_TOOL801 Output
  
  1. Cause of WS_TOOL801
  The error message WS_TOOL801 typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workplace tools. It usually indicates a problem related to the output or processing of a workflow or work item. The exact cause can vary depending on the scenario, but common causes include:
  
  Output device or spool issues: The system is unable to send output to the specified device or spool.
  Authorization problems: The user or process does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the output action.
  Configuration errors: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in workflow or output management.
  Missing or incorrect parameters: Required parameters for output processing are missing or invalid.
  System or communication errors: Temporary system issues or communication failures between components.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WS_TOOL801 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check the detailed error text: Look at the full error message and any accompanying text in the SAP system to get more context.
  Verify output device/spool configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPAD to check the output device settings.
  Ensure the device is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or workflow agent has the necessary authorizations for output processing.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  Review workflow or output configuration:
  
  Check the workflow definition and ensure all output steps are correctly configured.
  Verify that all required parameters are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Check system logs and traces:
  
  Use transaction SM21 (system log), ST22 (short dumps), and SM37 (job monitoring) to identify related errors.
  
  
  Test output manually:
  
  Try to manually print or output the document to the device to confirm if the problem is with the device or workflow.
  
  
  Restart spool or related services:
  
  Sometimes restarting the spool work process or related services can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL801 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD – Output Device Management
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  SM21 – System Log
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Workflow (WF)
  Output Management
  Spool Administration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes mentioning WS_TOOL801.
  Look for notes related to workflow output errors or spool issues.
  
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Output device/spool issues, authorization problems, configuration errors, missing parameters, or system errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Check output device, authorizations, workflow configuration, system logs; test output manually; apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions SPAD, SWI1, SU53, SM21, ST22; SAP Workflow and Output Management modules.
  
  
  
  
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