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What does the workflow error 'The task was modified/locked by a different user on workstation' suggest and solution?

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Final answer:

The error message 'The task was modified/locked by a different user on workstation' indicates that another user is currently editing or has locked the task you're trying to access. Resolving it involves coordination with team members or administrative intervention to unlock the task.

Step-by-step explanation:

The workflow error 'The task was modified/locked by a different user on workstation' suggests that the current operation you are trying to perform cannot be completed because there is another user who has either modified the task you are working on or has locked it for their use. This can happen in content management systems, collaborative software, or any platform where multiple users have access to the same tasks or documents.

To resolve this issue, first check with your team to identify who might have the task open or locked. If another user has the document open, you would need to wait for them to finish their changes or unlock it. If the problem persists, it may require administrative action, such as overriding the lock or contacting technical support to clear the lock status. In some systems, you can also check if there are options to manually unlock the task if you are certain that no one else is actively working on it.

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