How To Fix FKKINV737 - Printing lock was removed

FKKINV737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Printing lock was removed

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FKKINV737 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKINV737 indicates that a printing lock was removed for an invoice or document in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where documents are generated for billing and invoicing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to print the same document simultaneously, the system may remove the printing lock to prevent conflicts.
  Manual Intervention: A user may have manually removed the printing lock, either intentionally or accidentally.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how printing locks are managed.
  Document Status: The status of the document may have changed, leading to the removal of the printing lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it