How To Fix SOLAR_DOC050 - The document is still being used, and cannot be deleted

SOLAR_DOC050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOLAR_DOC - Error Messages for Solution Architect Document Management

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The document is still being used, and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOLAR_DOC050 - The document is still being used, and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SOLAR_DOC050 indicates that a document you are trying to delete is currently in use or locked by another process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the document is being referenced in a transaction, is part of a workflow, or is locked by another user.
  Causes:
  
  Document in Use: The document is currently being accessed or modified by another user or process.
  Workflow: The document may be part of an active workflow that prevents deletion.
  Lock Entries: There may be lock entries in the database that are preventing the document from being deleted.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or references in other documents or transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is currently being used by another user or process. You can check transaction logs or use transaction codes like SM12 to see if there are any lock entries related to the document.
  
  
  Release Locks: If you find that