How To Fix WD348 - Task & locked by Workflow Builder, display only

WD348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Task & locked by Workflow Builder, display only

What causes this issue?

Since the Workflow Builder must exclusively edit the task for sending a
mail, the task is only displayed and cannot be changed.

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?

Exit the step definition and call the task again in task maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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WD348 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WD348 - Task & locked by Workflow Builder, display only:
  
  SAP Error Message: WD348
  Text: Task & locked by Workflow Builder, display only
  
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when you try to edit or change a workflow task that is currently locked by the Workflow Builder tool. The Workflow Builder locks the task to prevent simultaneous changes by multiple users, ensuring data consistency and avoiding conflicts.
  
  The task is currently opened and locked by another user or session in the Workflow Builder.
  The lock prevents any modifications to the task until it is released.
  You can only display (view) the task, but not edit it while it is locked.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP Workflow Builder uses a locking mechanism to avoid concurrent editing of workflow objects such as tasks, templates, and container elements.
  When a user opens a task in edit mode, the system places a lock on that task.
  Other users trying to