How To Fix MILL_OC141 - Shop papers have already been printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Shop papers have already been printed

What causes this issue?

You selected a co-product for deletion.
However, shop papers have already been printed for this order. As a
result, the order is already in production. If you delete the
co-product, this may have consequences for production, which has
already started.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the next dialog window, state whether you really want to delete the
co-product.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_OC141 - Shop papers have already been printed ?

  The SAP error message MILL_OC141, which states "Shop papers have already been printed," typically occurs in the context of production orders or shop floor control in the SAP system. This message indicates that the shop papers (such as production orders, work instructions, or other related documents) for a specific production order have already been printed, and the system is preventing further printing to avoid duplication.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Printing Attempt: The most common cause is that an attempt is being made to print shop papers for a production order that has already had its documents printed.
  Status of Production Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for reprinting of shop papers.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP configuration that restrict the reprinting of shop papers once they have been printed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Print Status: Verify the print status of the production order. If the shop papers have indeed been printed, you may need to check if they need to be reprinted or if the original printout is sufficient.
  Reprint Option: If you need to reprint the shop papers, you may need to change the status of the production order or use a specific transaction that allows for reprinting. This may involve:
  
  Changing the order status to allow reprinting.
  Using a different transaction code that permits reprinting of shop papers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to shop paper printing for specific instructions on how to handle this situation.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check the status of the order.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to print shop papers and change order statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues with shop paper printing.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP production order management and shop floor control processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MILL_OC141 error and understand the context in which it occurs.