How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER304 - Data could not be locked (error in lock administration)

WFF_FORM_SERVER304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Data could not be locked (error in lock administration)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER304 - Data could not be locked (error in lock administration) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER304: Data could not be locked (error in lock administration)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP workflow engine tries to lock a business object or data record but fails because the lock is already held by another user or process. The lock mechanism in SAP is used to prevent simultaneous changes to the same data, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Another user or process currently holds the lock on the object.  
  A previous lock was not properly released due to an abnormal termination or system crash.  
  Deadlocks or long-running transactions that hold locks for extended periods.  
  Incorrect or missing lock object implementation in custom developments.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The workflow runtime attempts to lock the object instance to perform an operation (e.g., change status, update data).  
  The lock administration (SAP lock mechanism) denies the lock request because