How To Fix SWF_FLEX_I18N009 - This scenario is currently locked for translating into &1 by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_I18N - Translation Exception Texts

• Message number: 009

• Message text: This scenario is currently locked for translating into &1 by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_I18N009 - This scenario is currently locked for translating into &1 by &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_I18N009 indicates that a specific scenario is currently locked for translation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Business Workflow when multiple users are trying to access or translate the same scenario simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A scenario is being edited or translated by another user, which locks it for other users.
  The translation process is not completed, and the scenario remains locked.
  There may be a system or configuration issue that is causing the lock to persist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Verify if another user is currently working on the translation. You can check the lock status in the SAP system using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Look for locks related to the specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is indeed working on the translation, you may need to wait until they finish and