How To Fix F5771 - Disc. document & & is blocked by user & and can only be displayed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Disc. document & & is blocked by user & and can only be displayed.

What causes this issue?

Discount document &V1& &V2& is currently being processed by another
user. This means that the document which is displayed at the moment
could also be changed. To avoid inconsistencies, you cannot make any
changes to the document which is currently displayed.

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?

DEFINE &USER& = &V3&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
When the other user has finished working on the document, you can
restart the transaction and make changes to the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5771 - Disc. document & & is blocked by user & and can only be displayed. ?

  The SAP error message F5771 indicates that a document (in this case, a financial document) is blocked by a user and can only be displayed, meaning that no changes can be made to it until the block is removed. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as invoices or payment documents.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The document is locked by a user who is currently editing or has previously edited it. This could be due to a user session that is still active or a transaction that was not completed properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the document, leading to it being displayed in a read-only mode.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce document locks for specific transactions or user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the document. You can search for locks by user ID or document number.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations) to allow other users to access the document.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to edit the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If the document is locked by a specific user, it may be helpful to contact that user to determine if they are still working on the document or if they can release the lock.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, contact your SAP system administrator for further assistance. They may need to investigate system logs or configurations that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document locking and user authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.