How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT152 - Document ID &1 is locked for signing or is checked out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Document ID &1 is locked for signing or is checked out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT152 - Document ID &1 is locked for signing or is checked out ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT152 indicates that a document with the specified Document ID (&1) is currently locked for signing or has been checked out by another user. This typically occurs in the context of document management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document is locked for signing by another user, meaning that it is currently being processed and cannot be modified or signed by anyone else until the lock is released.
  Checked Out: The document has been checked out by a user for editing. When a document is checked out, it is not available for other users to edit or sign until it is checked back in.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not properly release a lock due to network issues or user errors, leading to a document being incorrectly reported as locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is currently