How To Fix F5302 - Document & & is locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Document & & is locked by user &

What causes this issue?

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INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5302 - Document & & is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message F5302 indicates that a document is locked by a specific user, preventing other users from making changes or processing that document. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially in financial transactions where document integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking the Document: The document is currently being edited or processed by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user has an open session and does not log out properly, the document may remain locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the document, causing it to be locked.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to documents being improperly locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locked entries.