SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

2078098 - Open Performance Form Error: The document is currently being locked by another user. Please try again at a later time.

Symptom

When trying to open a performance form, receive an error:

The document is currently being locked by another user. Please try again at a later time.

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Performance Management

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Log in to SuccessFactors
  2. Navigate to Home dropdown > Performance
  3. Select a performance form
  4. Receive error

Cause

  • The form is in a collaborative step and another user is currently viewing the document
  • The form is in a collaborative step and a user viewed the form, but did not click the Save and Close or Close Without Saving buttons

Resolution

The user with the form can select the Save and Close or Close Without Saving buttons. If the user is no longer in the system and didn't log out, the form will unlock 60 minutes after the user's session times out.

See Also

Implementing and Managing Performance Management - Step Types

Keywords

SF, Success Factors, PMGM, PM, cstep, lockout time, forms locked, PMU-4121, c-step, timeout, lock out, forms, reviews , KBA , sf performance manage live forms , LOD-SF-PM-FRM , Forms & Templates , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals all versions