How To Fix AY354 - The screen layout rule is blocked by user &

AY354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 354

• Message text: The screen layout rule is blocked by user &

What causes this issue?

The screen layout rule (table T082G) is blocked by user &V1&.
This table contains the indicator for which fields should be copied
when you create an asset using a reference asset.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V1& has finished.

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AY354 - Details

• The SAP error message AY354, which states "The screen layout rule is blocked by user &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a screen layout rule that is currently locked by another user. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of configuration or data entry where screen layouts are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The screen layout rule is being edited or is in use by another user, which prevents other users from making changes.
  Transaction Lock: The transaction or configuration activity that involves the screen layout is currently being processed by another user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the screen layout rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks. You can see which user is currently locking the screen layout rule. If the lock is no longer needed, you can ask the user