What is check-out lock in SAP BC-SRV-KPR-DMS - Document Management Services?

SAP Term: check-out lock

• Component: BC-SRV-KPR-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management Services

• Description: A lock placed on a document when the document is checked out. This means that other users are able to make changes to the document only once it has been checked in again, or if a check-out cancel has been performed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Check-out lock is a feature of SAP Document Management Services (DMS) that allows users to lock documents so that only they can edit them. This prevents other users from making changes to the document while it is being edited. The lock is released when the user checks the document back in. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the check-out lock feature, users must first open the document they wish to edit. Then, they can select the “check-out” option from the menu. This will lock the document and prevent other users from making changes to it. When the user is finished editing, they can select the “check-in” option to release the lock and save their changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember to check documents back in after editing them. If a user forgets to do this, other users will not be able to make changes to the document until it is checked in. Additionally, it is important to remember that only one user can have a document checked out at a time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Document Management Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-SRV-KPR-DMS/latest/en-US