How To Fix EB356 - A total of &1 print documents locked for CI transfer (integration cat.&2)

EB356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 356

• Message text: A total of &1 print documents locked for CI transfer (integration cat.&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB356 - A total of &1 print documents locked for CI transfer (integration cat.&2) ?

  The SAP error message EB356 indicates that there are print documents that are locked for CI (Consolidation Integration) transfer. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with print documents that are part of a consolidation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Documents: The error usually arises when there are print documents that are currently locked by another process or user. This can happen if a document is being processed or if there is a transaction that has not been completed.
  Integration Category Issues: The integration category mentioned in the error message (CI category &2) may also indicate that there are specific settings or configurations that are causing the documents to be locked.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can also lead to locking problems, as processes may take longer than expected to complete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locked entries in the system.