How To Fix EDOCUMENT228 - eDocument is locked in another process

EDOCUMENT228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: eDocument is locked in another process

What causes this issue?

This eDocument is currently locked in another process and cannot be
changed.

System Response

Your change cannot be done.

How to fix this error?

Repeat your change once the eDocument is unlocked.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EDOCUMENT228 - Details

• The SAP error message EDOCUMENT228 indicates that an eDocument is currently locked by another process, preventing the current operation from proceeding. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same eDocument simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the eDocument.
  Incomplete Previous Process: A previous operation on the eDocument did not complete successfully, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors may cause the document to remain locked.
  Long-running Processes: If a process takes too long to complete, it may lock the document for an extended period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, wait for them to finish their work and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock and take