How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER303 - Data is currently locked by another user

WFF_FORM_SERVER303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFF_FORM_SERVER - Web Financials Forms: Form Server

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Data is currently locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER303 - Data is currently locked by another user ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER303: Data is currently locked by another user
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to access or modify a workflow container element or a business object instance that is currently locked by another user or process. In SAP Workflow, data locking is used to prevent simultaneous changes to the same data, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  Typical scenarios causing this error include:  
  
  Another user or workflow step is currently editing the same data.  
  A previous workflow step or user session did not release the lock properly (e.g., due to a crash or timeout).  
  Background jobs or workflows are processing the same object concurrently.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WFF_FORM_SERVER303 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Lock Owner:
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check which user or process holds the lock on the object.  
  
  Enter the relevant object