Invoice PDF output duplicated

Hi,
Some times the PDF output of the invoice is duplicated with that of previous invoice,where the invoices are created simultaneously via transaction VF04.
We use a custom program and Sapscript for this purpose.
But this doesn't happen all the time and only happens occasionally even with two invoices.
Not too sure if some buffering concept is invloved.
Could not find any relavant notes describing similar problem in the SAP service.
I have tried tracing the output of FM 'CONVER_OTF',but with no clue.
Can someone guide me in sorting this problem.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards,
Babul
Edited by: Babul on Mar 31, 2010 11:31 AM

I don't think the problem is in the OTF conversion. It looks more like an error in the output processing program - either the invoice number gets "stuck" somewhere or something is getting called numerous times. I'm afraid you'll have to go through it with a fine comb, especially check for SELECT statements, any loops and subroutine calls.
It is less likely but the problem might be in the script as well.

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