How To Fix SO617 - <&> is still being transmitted - operation not possible

SO617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 617

• Message text: <&> is still being transmitted - operation not possible

What causes this issue?

The operation you selected can not be executed with the selected
document because this document is still being transmitted.

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

The following functions are not possible in this situation:
Change document
Display attachment list
Create document with reference
Reply with reference
Display document
Display note
Set document to viewed
Execute document
Print
Export
Formatted export
Forward document
Define resubmission

System Response

The system must reject the selected function because it
changes the document (it would be set to viewed), and the function
still locked by the transmission operation.

How to fix this error?

Try to carry out the function again later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO617 - <&> is still being transmitted - operation not possible ?

  The SAP error message SO617 indicates that a document or object (often related to a workflow or a document in the SAP system) is still in the process of being transmitted, and therefore, the operation you are trying to perform is not possible at that moment. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with SAP Business Workflow, SAPconnect, or other document transmission processes.
  Causes:
  
  Ongoing Transmission: The document or object is currently being transmitted to another system or user, and the system is preventing further actions until the transmission is complete.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a document is locked for transmission, other operations on that document will be restricted.
  Network Issues: If there are network issues or delays in the transmission process, the system may still consider the document as being in the process of transmission.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system related