How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO001 - Document & is already in the browser

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Document & is already in the browser

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO001 - Document & is already in the browser ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO001 Document & is already in the browser typically indicates that the document you are trying to access is already open in another browser tab or window. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access the same document or if the same user has opened the document multiple times.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Already Open: The document is already being viewed in another tab or window.
  Session Management: SAP may have session management rules that prevent the same document from being opened multiple times to avoid conflicts.
  Browser Cache: Sometimes, browser cache issues can lead to this error if the browser is not properly refreshing the session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Tabs/Windows: Look for any other tabs or windows in your browser where the document might be open. Close those tabs/windows and try accessing the document again.
  Log Out and Log In: If you cannot find any open instances of the document,