How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO185 - Function is not active as the original is not checked-in atleast once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Function is not active as the original is not checked-in atleast once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO185 - Function is not active as the original is not checked-in atleast once ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO185 Function is not active as the original is not checked-in at least once typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Objects or SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when trying to access or use a business object that has not been properly checked in or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Checked-In: The primary cause of this error is that the business object (e.g., document, drawing, or any other item) has not been checked in at least once. In SAP PLM, objects must be checked in to be considered active and available for use.
  Version Control: The system may be enforcing version control, and the object must have a valid version that is checked in.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from checking in the object or accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check-In the Object: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant object in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the object is checked in. If it is in a draft or unapproved state, check it in to make it active.
  You can usually do this through the document management interface or the specific transaction code related to the object.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Status:
  
  Check the status of the object to ensure it is not in a state that prevents it from being checked in (e.g., it may be locked or in a workflow).
  If the object is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait for the current user to finish their work.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to check in the object. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on managing business objects.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking in the object and verifying permissions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP PLM Documentation: Review the official SAP PLM documentation for more details on document management and version control.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management in SAP, such as CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), and CV03N (Display Document).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the business object in question.