How To Fix WL605 - Work item & locked by user & (enqueue error)

WL605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Work item & locked by user & (enqueue error)

What causes this issue?

It was not possible to create a runtime lock for the specified work
item &V1&, because the work item is currently locked by user &V2&.

System Response

The action was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &v2& has released the work item again.
If, for any reason, there are invalid lock entries in the system, they
can be deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL605 - Work item & locked by user & (enqueue error) ?

  The SAP error message WL605 indicates that a work item is locked by a user, and it is typically associated with enqueue errors. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with workflow items in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The work item is currently locked by another user. This can happen if the user is processing the work item and has not completed or released it.
  Enqueue Lock: SAP uses an enqueue mechanism to manage locks on objects. If a work item is locked and another user tries to access it, the enqueue error will occur.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is holding onto the lock, preventing others from accessing the work item.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the workflow that lead to locking problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction