How To Fix CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON027 - You cannot edit documents, because the revision is in status "Historic"

CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON - Compliance Data Messages - Common

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You cannot edit documents, because the revision is in status "Historic"

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CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON027 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON027 indicates that you are trying to edit a document that is in a "Historic" status. This typically means that the document has been finalized and is no longer editable, as it is considered to be part of the historical record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to edit has been set to a "Historic" status, which is a common practice in document management systems to prevent changes to finalized documents.
  Workflow Completion: The document may have gone through a workflow process that has marked it as complete or historic.
  Regulatory Compliance: In some industries, documents must be preserved in their final form for compliance reasons, which can lead to them being locked from editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in the system. If it is indeed marked as "Historic," you will not be able to edit it directly.
  Create a New Version: If changes are