How To Fix DIWP1261 - Status of revision &1 does not allow status LOKZ to be set

DIWP1261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Status of revision &1 does not allow status LOKZ to be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1261 - Status of revision &1 does not allow status LOKZ to be set ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1261 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a revision in the Document Information Record (DIR) or Document Management System (DMS). Specifically, the message states that the current status of the revision does not permit it to be set to "LOKZ" (which typically stands for "locked" in German).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The current status of the document or revision does not allow for a transition to the "locked" status. This could be due to business rules or configurations that restrict certain status changes.
  Document Workflow: If the document is part of a workflow, it may be in a state that does not allow it to be locked until certain conditions are met.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document to "LOKZ".
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types