How To Fix SD635 - Document &1 (&2) is already being edited.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Document &1 (&2) is already being edited.

What causes this issue?

You have called a document for editing which is already being
editied.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the call later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD635 - Document &1 (&2) is already being edited. ?

  The SAP error message SD635 indicates that a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) is currently being edited by another user or session. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the document.
  Session Lock: The document is locked due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the document, preventing other users from editing it.
  Transaction Errors: An error in a previous transaction may have left the document in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if another user is indeed editing the document. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21 (to check system logs) to see if the document is locked by another user.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the document, wait for them to