### Saving and Unlocking a File

If a file that you are working on is used in a Business Process Workflow, the Business Process will not be able to be launched while the file is locked. To avoid this situation, you should save such files using the Save and Unlock command. This automatically updates your data, while relinquishing ownership of the file. The Business Process can now proceed.

If you have finished working on a file, and the file needs to be passed on to an unknown new user, you should also use the Save and Unlock command. The new user who needs to work on the file can now acquire ownership of the file. If you know who will be the new owner of the file, you can transfer ownership to the new owner. See Changing Ownership of a File.

To save and unlock a file:

- Select Save and Unlock from the SSA PDM dropdown menu. The file is saved in SSA PDM with no owner.

To acquire ownership of a file:

1. Do one of the following:

- Click Save to SSA PDM in the SSA PDM Toolbar.
- Select Save to SSA PDM from the SSA PDM dropdown menu.

The Take Ownership List dialog is displayed.

2. Select the required file and click OK.
3. Save the file again in Microsoft® Office.

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