How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT095 - Document &1 is either sent for e-Sign or status is 'Checked Out'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Document &1 is either sent for e-Sign or status is 'Checked Out'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT095 - Document &1 is either sent for e-Sign or status is 'Checked Out' ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT095 indicates that a document is either currently sent for electronic signature (e-Sign) or its status is 'Checked Out'. This error typically occurs in the context of document management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP's Lifecycle Management (LCM) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Sent for e-Sign: The document is in the process of being electronically signed, which means it cannot be modified or checked in until the signing process is completed.
  Checked Out: The document is checked out by a user for editing, and it cannot be checked in or modified by others until it is checked back in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in the SAP system. If it is sent for e-Sign, you may need to wait until the signing process is completed.
  If the document is checked out, identify the user who has it checked out.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If the document is checked out, contact the user who has it checked out and ask them to check it back in once they are done editing.
  
  
  
  Cancel e-Sign Process:
  
  If the document is stuck in the e-Sign process and you have the necessary permissions, you may need to cancel the e-Sign request. This can usually be done through the document management interface.
  
  
  
  Admin Intervention:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue yourself, you may need to involve your SAP administrator or support team. They can check the backend system for any locks or issues and may have the ability to force check-in or cancel the e-Sign process.
  
  
  
  Review Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to check in or modify the document. Lack of permissions can also lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Management System (DMS): Understand how DMS works in SAP, including document statuses and workflows.
  e-Signature Process: Familiarize yourself with the e-Signature process in SAP, including how documents are sent for signing and how to track their status.
  User Roles and Permissions: Review user roles and permissions related to document management to ensure that users have the appropriate access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message LCM_DOCUMENT095 and continue working with the document in question.