How To Fix SKWT_MESSAGES158 - Document reserved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWT_MESSAGES - Messages for SKWF tests

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Document reserved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWT_MESSAGES158 - Document reserved ?

  The SAP error message SKWT_MESSAGES158: Document reserved typically indicates that a document you are trying to access or modify is currently locked or reserved by another user or process. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, or others, depending on the context in which you are working.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document is being edited or processed by another user or transaction, leading to a lock on the document.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the document, preventing any changes until the job is completed.
  User Session: The document may be reserved due to an open session by the same user or another user.
  Transaction Errors: Sometimes, errors in previous transactions can leave documents in a reserved state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is currently being edited by another user. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if the document is locked and by whom.
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock using transaction SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt another user's work.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the document. If so, wait for the job to complete.
  Log Off and Log Back In: Sometimes, simply logging off and back into the SAP system can clear temporary locks.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the document structure.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access or modify the document.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more specific guidance related to the module you are working in.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the error message SKWT_MESSAGES158.