How To Fix CONOBJ007 - User & is locking the control object list. Only display is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONOBJ - Control Objects for Background Processing

• Message number: 007

• Message text: User & is locking the control object list. Only display is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONOBJ007 - User & is locking the control object list. Only display is possible ?

  The SAP error message CONOBJ007 indicates that a user is currently locking the control object list, which means that other users can only view the list but cannot make any changes or updates to it. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same control object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The primary cause of this error is that another user has locked the control object list for editing. This can happen if a user is currently working on a transaction that involves the control object.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction open, it may hold the lock for an extended period, preventing others from making changes.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in environments with high user concurrency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who is locking the control