How To Fix CMS078 - Document being overwritten (ContRep: &1, DocId &2)

CMS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Document being overwritten (ContRep: &1, DocId &2)

What causes this issue?

You want to create a document with document ID &v2& in content
repository &v1&, but this document already exists.

System Response

The existing document is overwritten.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

This situation should only occur if you repeat a terminated check-in of
a document. In this case you can ignore the message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS078 - Document being overwritten (ContRep: &1, DocId &2) ?

  The SAP error message CMS078, which states "Document being overwritten (ContRep: &1, DocId &2)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) when there is an attempt to overwrite a document that is currently being processed or has not been finalized. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to update the same document simultaneously or when a document is locked for editing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users are trying to edit or upload the same document at the same time.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes until it is released.
  Incomplete Processing: The document may be in a state of processing or has not been fully saved, leading to conflicts when another operation is attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is currently being edited or processed by another user. You may need to wait