How To Fix WF007 - Process is locked by another agent/session

WF007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Process is locked by another agent/session

What causes this issue?

An instance cannot be processed in more than one session at the same
time.

System Response

The system has rejected a second access.

How to fix this error?

Try the action again later or inform agent &V1& who has locked the
instance so that they can release it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF007 - Process is locked by another agent/session ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WF007: Process is locked by another agent/session
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a workflow process instance is currently locked by another user or session. SAP workflow uses locks to ensure data consistency and prevent simultaneous changes to the same workflow instance. If a user or system tries to access or modify a workflow instance that is already locked by another user/session, the system throws the WF007 error.
  Typical scenarios causing this error include:  
  
  Another user is currently editing or processing the same workflow instance.  
  A previous session did not release the lock properly (e.g., due to a session timeout or crash).  
  Background jobs or automated agents are processing the workflow instance simultaneously.  
  Deadlocks or long-running transactions holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock Owner:
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check which user/session holds the lock on the workflow instance.  
  
  Enter the object type related to