How To Fix INV164 - The document was processed manually by user &1

INV164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The document was processed manually by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV164 - The document was processed manually by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message INV164, which states "The document was processed manually by user &1," typically indicates that a particular document (such as an invoice or a financial transaction) has been manually processed by a user, and as a result, the system is preventing further automated processing or changes to that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Processing: The document in question has been manually edited or processed by a user, which may include changes to its status, amounts, or other critical fields.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same document simultaneously. If a document is locked due to manual processing, it cannot be processed further until the lock is released.
  Workflow or Approval Process: The document may be part of a workflow or approval process that requires manual intervention, and the system is enforcing this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document to understand