How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS117 - Locked status not maintained in the customizing for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Locked status not maintained in the customizing for document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS117 - Locked status not maintained in the customizing for document type & ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS117 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of document types in the SAP system, specifically related to the handling of attachments. The message states that the "Locked status" is not maintained in the customizing for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type in question has not been properly configured in the SAP system, particularly regarding the settings for attachment handling.
  Locked Status Not Defined: The system expects a "Locked" status to be defined for the document type, but it is missing in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary settings for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or attachments, typically found under:
  Cross-Application Components -> Document Management -> Document Management System -> Document Types
  
  Locate the document type that is causing the error and check if the "Locked" status is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Locked Status:
  
  If the "Locked" status is not maintained, you will need to define it. This may involve specifying the status in the configuration settings for the document type.
  Ensure that all necessary statuses (including "Locked") are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all relevant settings were included.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs when attempting to attach documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document management and customizing document types.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CV_ATTACHMENTS117 error and ensure that the document type is properly configured for handling attachments in your SAP system.