How To Fix P0161 - Documentation for form &1 is being created

P0161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Documentation for form &1 is being created

What causes this issue?

No documentation exists in the system for form &V1&.

System Response

The documentation is created automatically.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0161 - Documentation for form &1 is being created ?

  The SAP error message P0161, which states "Documentation for form &1 is being created," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or modify a form (such as a Smart Form or SAPscript) that is currently being processed or generated. This message indicates that the system is in the process of creating documentation for the specified form, and as a result, it cannot be accessed or modified at that moment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The form is being processed by another user or job, which locks the form for editing or viewing.
  Background Job: A background job may be running that is generating documentation for the form.
  System Lock: The form may be locked due to a system issue or a previous session that did not close properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the form is being processed by another user or job, wait for a few moments and then try to access the form again.
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