How To Fix SOFFICEINTEGRATION112 - Only one document at a time can be opened "in place"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOFFICEINTEGRATION - Application and platform independent office integration

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Only one document at a time can be opened "in place"

What causes this issue?

You tried to open an office document. However, the system established
that a document of this kind is already open. Since only one document
at a time can be processed in-place, the system cannot open the
document.

System Response

The document has not been opened.

How to fix this error?

Close the document that is alreadey open and then try to open the new
document again.
It can sometimes happen that an office application remains open with a
document in it, even though it appears that it has been closed. This is
because the operating system process to whcih the office application
was assigned is still running even after the application has been
closed. When this happens, the SAP System assumes that the application
is still active, which is why you cannot open the document. If this
happens, save all of your changes, and log off from the SAP System.
Then log on again. It should then be possible to open the required
document in-place.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION112 - Only one document at a time can be opened "in place" ?

  The SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION112 indicates that the SAP system is trying to open a document "in place" using the integration with Microsoft Office, but it has detected that another document is already open in that mode. This typically occurs when you attempt to open multiple documents simultaneously in the same instance of Microsoft Office.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Document Open: The primary cause of this error is that you are trying to open more than one document in the same instance of Microsoft Office. The "in place" editing feature allows only one document to be opened at a time.
  Office Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in Microsoft Office or SAP can lead to this issue.
  Session Issues: If there are lingering sessions or instances of Office that are not properly closed, it may cause conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Other Documents: Ensure that you close any other documents that are currently open in Microsoft Office before trying to open a new document from SAP.
  Restart Microsoft Office: If you are unsure whether there are any hidden instances of Office running, close all Office applications and restart them.
  Check for Background Processes: Use the Task Manager (Windows) to check for any background processes related to Microsoft Office that may be running and terminate them if necessary.
  Use "Open as Copy": Instead of opening the document "in place," you can try to open it as a copy. This can be done by selecting the appropriate option in SAP.
  Update Software: Ensure that both SAP and Microsoft Office are updated to the latest versions, as updates may resolve compatibility issues.
  Check SAP Settings: Review the settings in SAP related to Office integration. Sometimes, adjusting these settings can help resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on Office integration and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your IT support team or SAP support for further assistance.