How To Fix DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES048 - Check in not possible; file is being modified by other user

DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES - Mobile Document DMs integration

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Check in not possible; file is being modified by other user

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DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES048 - Details

• The SAP error message DMS_MDOC_MESSAGES048 indicates that a file you are trying to check in to the Document Management System (DMS) is currently being modified by another user. This is a common issue in collaborative environments where multiple users may access and edit documents simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Locking: The file is locked by another user who is currently editing it. SAP DMS uses a locking mechanism to prevent conflicts when multiple users attempt to modify the same document.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a previous session may not have released the lock properly, causing the file to appear as if it is still being edited.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues may cause the system to incorrectly identify the file as being in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the file, you may need to wait until they finish and check the file back in. You can then attempt to check in the file again.
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