How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW076 - User-defined routine '&' is currently being edited by user '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 076

• Message text: User-defined routine '&' is currently being edited by user '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW076 - User-defined routine '&' is currently being edited by user '&' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW076 indicates that a user-defined routine in the LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) is currently being edited by another user. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same routine simultaneously, leading to a lock on that routine.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the user-defined routine, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Session Lock: The routine may be locked due to an active session that has not been properly closed or released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If possible, wait for the other user to finish editing the routine and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: If you have access, check the active sessions in the system to see if the user who is editing the routine is still active. You can use transaction SM04 to view active user sessions.
  Contact the User: If you know who the other user is, you can reach out to them and ask them to finish their work or release the lock.
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user, you may need to contact your SAP system administrator. They can use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any locks associated with the user-defined routine.
  Avoid Concurrent Edits: As a best practice, coordinate with your team to avoid editing the same routines simultaneously.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LSMW: Access the Legacy System Migration Workbench.
  SM04: Display active user sessions.
  SM12: Display and delete locks.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to edit routines in LSMW.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on LSMW and user-defined routines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working with the user-defined routine in LSMW.