Symptom
Error message "Publishing function is currently locked by <User ID>" while trying to publish or delete a Custom Field.
Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
1. Go to Custom Fields and Logic app
2. Select a Custom Field and click on "Publish" or "Delete" button
Cause
This will happen if you or someone else has recently attempted to publish or delete a custom field.
Resolution
Wait for some time until the action done by you or other user is complete, and then you can proceed with publishing and deleting as well.
Keywords
custom fields and logic, custom fields, publishing function is currently locked by, publish, delete , KBA , BC-SRV-APS-EXT-FLD , Custom Fields , Problem