How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO186 - Function is not active as the original is in checked-in state

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 186

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO186 - Function is not active as the original is in checked-in state ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO186 Function is not active as the original is in checked-in state typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object (BO) management, particularly when dealing with the lifecycle of business objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that the function you are trying to access or execute is not active because the original version of the object is in a "checked-in" state, meaning it is not currently available for modification or execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Checked-in State: The original business object is in a checked-in state, which means it is locked for editing or execution. This is often a part of version control or change management processes within SAP.
  Version Control: The system may be enforcing version control rules that prevent certain actions on objects that are not in an active or editable state.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing you from accessing or modifying the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object