How To Fix 6B051 - Log of invoice print: & entries deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Log of invoice print: & entries deleted

What causes this issue?

For the invoice print the system has noted for which rental agreements
and which customers an invoice was printed, the creation date of the
invoice, whether a spool request was generated, etc.
Now &V1& entries have been deleted in the corresponding log table
according to the reorganization you requested up to date &V2&.
Result: No logs exist for these invoices.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B051 - Log of invoice print: & entries deleted ?

  The SAP error message "6B051 Log of invoice print: & entries deleted" typically indicates that there was an issue with the invoice print log, and as a result, certain entries have been deleted. This message is often related to the printing or processing of invoices in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SD (Sales and Distribution) module.
  Cause:
  
  Log Size Limit: The log for invoice printing may have exceeded its size limit, leading to the automatic deletion of older entries.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance or cleanup processes may have removed old log entries.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for log retention may be set to a low value, causing entries to be deleted sooner than expected.
  Error During Printing: If there was an error during the invoice printing process, it might lead to the deletion of log entries related to that print job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Log Settings: Review the configuration settings for the invoice print log retention period. You can adjust these settings to retain logs for a longer duration if necessary.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Output Control > Output Determination > Maintain Output Types.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the entries were deleted.
  
  Transaction Code: SM21 (to view system logs).
  
  
  
  Reprint Invoices: If specific invoices are missing or need to be reprinted, you can reprocess the invoices using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., VF02 for changing invoices or VF03 for displaying invoices).
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on handling invoice print logs.
  
  Transaction Code: SNOTE (to access SAP Notes).
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Invoice), VF02 (Change Invoice), and VF03 (Display Invoice) for managing invoices.
  Output Types: Understand the different output types configured in your system, as they can affect how invoices are printed and logged.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to access and manage invoice logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and prevent future occurrences.