How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT148 - To create new version, ensure Status of &1 is 'In Process'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 148

• Message text: To create new version, ensure Status of &1 is 'In Process'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT148 - To create new version, ensure Status of &1 is 'In Process' ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT148 indicates that you are trying to create a new version of a document or object in the SAP Landscape Management (LCM) system, but the current status of the document is not appropriate for versioning. Specifically, the error message states that the status of the document must be 'In Process' to create a new version.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document or object you are trying to version is not in the correct status. The possible statuses for documents in SAP LCM typically include:
  
  In Process: The document is currently being worked on and can be versioned.
  Completed: The document is finalized and cannot be modified or versioned.
  Cancelled: The document is no longer active and cannot be versioned.
  
  If the document is in a status other than 'In Process', you will encounter this error when attempting to create a new version.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the document's status is set to 'In Process'. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document you are trying to version. You can do this by navigating to the document in the SAP LCM interface.
  
  
  Change Status: If the document is not in 'In Process' status, you may need to change its status. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the document and changing its status to 'In Process'.
  If the document is completed or cancelled, you may need to revert it to 'In Process' if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure how to change the status, refer to the SAP documentation or user guides specific to your version of SAP LCM.
  
  
  Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of the document. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Retry Version Creation: Once the status is set to 'In Process', attempt to create the new version again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to modify document statuses in SAP LCM.
  Versioning Process: Familiarize yourself with the versioning process in SAP LCM to understand the workflow and requirements for creating new versions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.