waiting in host spooler

[ansar_shaikh2]

We are facing some printing prob: SAP Output blocks on printer LJ06 frequently: waiting in host spooler

SAP Output blocks on printer LJ06 frequently (= every day, more then 1 time).

This for output sent from several transactions (= not only or every time from the same transaction)

We only have problem with SAP printing. No problem with BaaN printing neither with windows printing. Some follow-up tests done : it takes average 5 minutes before the status in SAP printer spooler is changing from 'Waiting for output formatter' to 'Waiting for host spooler'. Please provide some solution for this prob.

Regards,

Ansar

[JPReyes · Accepted solution]

What sort of method are you using?... whats the config?

[ansar_shaikh2 · Accepted solution]

Host Spool Access Method: E: Host Spool Access Method

Host spool cover page: Host spool cover page

Copy Counter: Pass Copy Counter to Host Spool System

the prob is not with Baan printing or windows printing, but when we get print from SAP then the becomes slow..waiting in host spooler.

Can you plz let me know the solution for this.

[ansar_shaikh2 · Accepted solution]

SAP ECC6.0

Host spool cover page: donot print host spooler cover page.

[JPReyes · Accepted solution]

If its local printing why don't you use method C or L ?

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/26/ceea3b31aac554e10000000a114084/content.htm

Regards

Juan

[former_member198270]

Dear Ansar, There can be various resons as to why waiting in host spooler status is coming.

You would need to drill down down to find out the root cause

Can you check the status of Print Server up and running or not ? .

Can you check at SM51 if enough spool process are there to entertain print requests. there might be a conditon where in spool work process is stuck.

I would ask you to check with respect to your printer architecture. Suppoe if you are using print server to print then can you check if the is any network issue between SAP and Print server.

If the above is green then can you check if there are many jobs stuck at printer level OR print server level ?

may be you can kill the first one and try if the if the printout comes.

Let us know if your problem still persists.

Try testing the same printer at development, quality and production - this will help you in finding out if there is any issue related to and SAP instance host's network problem

hope it helps.

Regards, Amber S | ITL

[ansar_shaikh2]

thanx

[Former Member]

Hi Ansar,

From the details you provide, If I could understand right from the Access Methid Type, you are not priting directly on to the printer. Can you please explain the architecture behind, how this printer is connected to your SAP server.

Regards,

Sanujit

[Former Member]

Hi Ansar,

Is this box checked "Do Not Query Host Spooler for Output Status" in the "Access Method" Tab. If not please select this and try printing.

Regards,

Sanujit

[ansar_shaikh2]

Here in SPAD: Acces tab: Host Spool Access Method: E: External Output Management system.

When iam selecting Method as L,S,C,U the system is showing the Donot query host Spooler for output status.

So wht need to be done?

In Dev server method is E, here the system doesnot show the option of Donot query host Spooler for output status.

In Quality server method is E, here i can view the option of Donot query host Spooler for output status.

In Prod server method is E, here the system doesnot show the option of Donot query host Spooler for output status.

Its quite confusing, well the system allows printing but once in a day it happens:

SAP Output blocks on printer LJ06 frequently (= every day, more then 1 time).

This for output sent from several transactions (= not only or every time from the same transaction)

Regards,

Ansar