How To Fix SWF_RUN801 - Filter criteria currently being maintained by user '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Filter criteria currently being maintained by user '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN801 - Filter criteria currently being maintained by user '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN801 indicates that a filter criteria is currently being maintained by a user, which prevents other users from making changes to that filter. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP, where multiple users may be trying to access or modify the same filter settings simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user is currently editing or maintaining a filter criteria in the workflow management area.
  Another user attempts to access or modify the same filter criteria while it is locked by the first user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for the User to Finish: If you know who the user is (indicated by the user ID in the error message), you can wait until they finish their changes. Once they save or exit the filter maintenance, you should be able to access it.
  
  
  Check User Sessions: If you have administrative access, you