How To Fix OZ028 - Attributes cannot be maintained at present as document is being edited

OZ028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OZ - Customizing Basis tools

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Attributes cannot be maintained at present as document is being edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OZ028 - Attributes cannot be maintained at present as document is being edited ?

  The SAP error message OZ028, which states "Attributes cannot be maintained at present as document is being edited," typically occurs when you attempt to edit or maintain attributes of a document that is currently being processed or edited by another user or session. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or others where document attributes are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to edit is locked by another user or session. SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same document simultaneously, which could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Background Processing: The document might be undergoing background processing or batch jobs that require it to be locked.
  Transaction in Progress: If a transaction related to the document is still in progress, it will prevent any changes to