How To Fix CRM_DOCUMENTS213 - Document is already open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DOCUMENTS - Messages on Content Management in CRM

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Document is already open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DOCUMENTS213 - Document is already open ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DOCUMENTS213, which states "Document is already open," typically occurs when a user attempts to open a document that is already being accessed or edited by another user or session. This can happen in various SAP modules, including CRM, when multiple users are trying to work on the same document simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has the document open in their session.
  Session Issues: The document may be open in a background session or was not properly closed in a previous session.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies, and if a document is locked by another user, you will receive this error.
  Technical Issues: Sometimes, technical glitches or system errors can cause the document to appear as open when it is not.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Open Sessions: 
  
  Verify if another user has the document open. You can check this by asking your colleagues or using transaction codes like