How To Fix CO173 - You have already created print request for the order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: You have already created print request for the order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO173 - You have already created print request for the order ?

  The SAP error message CO173, which states "You have already created print request for the order," typically occurs in the context of production orders or other related documents when there is an attempt to create a print request for an order that has already been printed or for which a print request has already been generated.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Print Request: The most common cause of this error is that a print request for the specified order has already been created. SAP prevents the creation of multiple print requests for the same order to avoid redundancy and confusion.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict multiple print requests for certain types of documents or orders.
  User Action: A user may have inadvertently attempted to print the same order multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Print Requests: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CO03 for production orders) and check if a print request has already been created for the order in question.
  You can view the print requests in the order's print history or log.
  
  
  
  Reprint if Necessary: 
  
  If you need to reprint the document, you may need to delete the existing print request first. This can usually be done through the print request management transaction (e.g., SP01 for spool requests).
  Alternatively, you can use the function to reprint the document if the system allows it.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Technical Team: 
  
  If you believe this error is occurring incorrectly (e.g., no print request exists), consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to investigate any underlying issues or system configurations that may be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create print requests. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent certain actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO03 (Display Production Order), SP01 (Spool Request), and others that may be useful in managing print requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on handling print requests and understanding the workflow related to production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO173 error and manage print requests effectively in SAP.