How To Fix OMW204 - Wizard locked by user &. Please try again later.

OMW204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OMW - MB0D

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Wizard locked by user &. Please try again later.

What causes this issue?

Either the wizard itself or the underlying customizing tables are
locked, i.e., the wizard or the tables are already in use.

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?

Wait until the wizard or the customizing tables are unlocked again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OMW204 - Wizard locked by user &. Please try again later. ?

  The SAP error message "OMW204 Wizard locked by user &. Please try again later." typically indicates that a particular transaction or process in SAP is currently being accessed or modified by another user. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access the same object or when a user has not properly released a lock after completing their task.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently using the wizard or transaction, which has placed a lock on it.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try again. The lock may be released once the other user completes their task.
  Identify the Locking User: If you have