How To Fix EDESK_CORE147 - Selected document does not have to be checked in

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Selected document does not have to be checked in

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE147 - Selected document does not have to be checked in ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE147 typically indicates that the selected document does not require a check-in process. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with document management systems or workflows in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to check in may already be in a status that does not require a check-in. For example, it might be in a released state or already checked in.
  Document Type: Certain document types or configurations may not require a check-in process.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform a check-in on the document.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow or process configuration may not be set up to require a check-in for the selected document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it is already checked in or in a state that does not require a check-in, you may not need to perform this action.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are working with is configured to require a check-in. If not, you may need to adjust your approach based on the document type.
  Permissions: Check your user permissions to ensure you have the rights to check in documents. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to document management to understand the specific requirements for check-in processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should allow a check-in, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management (e.g., CV01N for creating documents, CV02N for changing documents).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the document management processes within SAP to minimize errors related to document handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.