How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS116 - Hold cannot be set, document & is checked out

CV_ATTACHMENTS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Hold cannot be set, document & is checked out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS116 - Hold cannot be set, document & is checked out ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS116 indicates that a document is currently checked out and therefore cannot be put on hold. This typically occurs in the context of document management within SAP, where documents can be checked out for editing or review by users.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Checked Out: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to put on hold is currently checked out by another user or by yourself. When a document is checked out, it is locked for editing, and certain actions, such as placing it on hold, cannot be performed until it is checked back in.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the document management system (DMS) in SAP and checking if the document is indeed checked out.
  
  
  Check In the Document: If you have the ability to do so, check the document back in.