How To Fix UMG097 - Lock belongs to user &1. Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Lock belongs to user &1. Deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG097 - Lock belongs to user &1. Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message UMG097 "Lock belongs to user &1. Deletion not possible" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a lock that is currently held by another user. This is a part of SAP's locking mechanism, which is designed to prevent data inconsistencies by ensuring that only one user can modify a particular piece of data at a time.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The lock in question is held by another user (indicated by &1 in the error message). This means that the data or object you are trying to delete is currently being used or modified by that user.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is holding a lock unintentionally, preventing others from performing certain actions.
  Transaction Conflicts: If multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, it can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check who is holding the lock. You can