How To Fix CRM_ICM_DOC013 - Document cannot be edited; Checked out by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_DOC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Document cannot be edited; Checked out by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_DOC013 - Document cannot be edited; Checked out by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_DOC013 indicates that a document you are trying to edit is currently checked out by another user. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where documents are managed through a check-in/check-out system to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user has checked out the document for editing, and it is locked for other users.
  You are trying to edit a document that is still in the checked-out state by another user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify who has checked out the document. You may need to contact that user to see if they can check it back in or if they are done editing.
  
  
  
  Wait for Check-in:
  
  If the user who has checked out the document is actively working on it, you may need to wait until they finish and check the document back in.
  
  
  
  Force Check-in (if applicable):
  
  If you