How To Fix SBDS337 - Documents that are being edited cannot be exported

SBDS337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Documents that are being edited cannot be exported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS337 - Documents that are being edited cannot be exported ?

  The SAP error message SBDS337 indicates that there are documents currently being edited that cannot be exported. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Document Services (BDS) when a user attempts to export documents that are locked for editing by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to export is currently being edited or locked by another user. SAP locks documents to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leaving the document in a locked state.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to export documents that are being edited.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is indeed being edited by another user. You can check the document status in the SAP system to see if it is locked.
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