How To Fix CMS_COMMON105 - Document &2 is locked; cannot perform &1

CMS_COMMON105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Document &2 is locked; cannot perform &1

What causes this issue?

Specified document is locked for editing by another user.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_COMMON105 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_COMMON105 indicates that a document (identified by the document number &2) is currently locked, preventing the requested action (indicated by &1) from being performed. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in environments where multiple users may be accessing or modifying documents simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document is being edited or processed by another user or transaction, which places a lock on it to prevent conflicting changes.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the document may not have been completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave documents in a locked state without a user actively editing them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the document, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock. You can periodically retry the action.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You