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ERROR_FILE_CHECKED_OUT
Another user or workflow owns the current edit lock
ERROR_FILE_CHECKED_OUT is a Win32 result associated with document-management and collaborative storage systems.
What the result means
The file is checked out or locked for editing by another user.
What to check
- Identify the user or session holding the checkout.
- Check whether the lock is active or stale after a crashed client.
- Avoid overwriting the server copy with a local version while ownership is unresolved.
- Use the repository or document system checkout API rather than filesystem-only checks.
Recommended handling
Prompt the user to wait, request ownership transfer, or create a separate copy. Administrative lock removal should be audited because it can discard another editor’s pending work.
References
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