How To Fix 3W222 - This process is locked by user &1 - switched to display mode

3W222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 222

• Message text: This process is locked by user &1 - switched to display mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W222 - This process is locked by user &1 - switched to display mode ?

  The SAP error message 3W222 indicates that a particular process or transaction is currently locked by another user, and as a result, the system has switched to display mode. This typically occurs when a user is editing or processing data in a transaction, and another user attempts to access the same transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The primary cause of this error is that another user is currently working on the same transaction or object, which locks it for editing.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a session open for an extended period, it may still hold a lock on the transaction.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes but has not yet saved or committed them, the transaction remains locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the transaction completes their work and releases the lock.
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is,