How To Fix M2175 - Screen generation currently locked

M2175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Screen generation currently locked

What causes this issue?

The screens that you need must be regenerated.
This generation is momentarily barred by another user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Call up the transaction again in a few seconds.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2175 - Details

• The SAP error message M2175, which states "Screen generation currently locked," typically occurs when there is an attempt to generate or modify a screen in the SAP system while another user or process is currently working on it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when customizing screens in transaction codes like SE80 or SE41.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or generating the same screen.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  System Processes: Background jobs or processes might be holding a lock on the screen generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to generate the screen again. The lock may be released once the other user or process completes their task.
  Identify the Lock:
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the user or object type to find