How To Fix CO720 - Order & has already been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Order & has already been printed

What causes this issue?

Order & has already been printed while you were processing the list of
orders you selected. No original or partial print can be carried out
any more.

How to fix this error?

If you want to print the order & then you must now execute an
appropriate order selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO720 - Order & has already been printed ?

  The SAP error message CO720 indicates that a production order has already been printed, and therefore, any attempt to print it again is being blocked. This is a common scenario in SAP when dealing with production orders, as the system is designed to prevent duplicate printing to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Cause:
  
  Order Already Printed: The primary cause of this error is that the production order has already been printed once. SAP tracks the printing status of orders, and once an order is marked as printed, it cannot be printed again unless the status is reset.
  Status Management: The order may have a status that restricts further printing actions. This could be due to the configuration of the order type or the specific settings in the production planning module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Printing Status: Verify the printing status of the production order. You can do this by navigating to the production order in the SAP GUI and checking the status in the order details.
  Reset Printing Status: If you need to print the order again, you may need to reset the printing status. This can typically be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the production order in transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Navigate to the "Print" tab.
  Look for an option to reset the print status or uncheck the printed status.
  
  
  Reprint: After resetting the status, you should be able to print the order again.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or if the option to reset the print status is not available, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to production orders include:
  
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the printing status of production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to printing production orders.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for production orders in the SAP system, as certain settings may affect printing behavior.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.