How To Fix PEP103 - First, close all Office documents that are still open.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: First, close all Office documents that are still open.

What causes this issue?

You can only use one open Office document at a time in the Office
integration, but you attempted to open another document in addition to
the one that was already open.

System Response

The function is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Finish processing the other documents, and then repeat the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP103 - First, close all Office documents that are still open. ?

  The SAP error message PEP103, which states "First, close all Office documents that are still open," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action in SAP that requires Microsoft Office applications (like Excel or Word) to be closed. This error is often encountered when using SAP's integration with Microsoft Office, such as when exporting data to Excel or using SAP's Analysis for Office.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because SAP requires exclusive access to certain resources or files that are being used by Microsoft Office applications. If any Office documents are open, it can lead to conflicts or issues with the data transfer or processing that SAP is trying to perform.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP103 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Close All Office Applications: Ensure that all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) are completely closed. This includes checking for any background processes that may still be running.
  
  
  Check for Background Processes: Sometimes, Office applications may not close properly and can remain running in the background. You can check this by:
  
  Pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
  Looking for any instances of EXCEL.EXE, WINWORD.EXE, or other Office-related processes.
  If you find any, select them and click on "End Task" to close them.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP GUI: After closing all Office applications, restart your SAP GUI to ensure that it can establish a fresh connection without any conflicts.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: Once you have ensured that all Office applications are closed and SAP GUI is restarted, try performing the action again that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP and Microsoft Office Integration: SAP provides various tools and functionalities that integrate with Microsoft Office applications, allowing users to export data, create reports, and perform analysis directly within Office tools.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that you are using compatible versions of SAP and Microsoft Office. Sometimes, version mismatches can lead to unexpected errors.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the action in SAP, as sometimes permission issues can also lead to errors that may seem unrelated.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your IT support team or SAP support for further assistance, as there may be underlying issues specific to your environment.