How To Fix 15012 - Update hung in state "run"

15012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 15 - Update message

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Update hung in state "run"

What causes this issue?

The update is hanging in status 'run'.
You can analyse the update record in the update administration
(transaction SM13).
You can find detailed information about the update process in the
documentation:
SAP Library ->
SAP NetWeaver Components -> Application Platform
(SAP Web Application Server) -> ABAP Technology ->
Client/Server Technology ->
Updates in the SAP System -> Functional Description of Updates.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 15012 - Update hung in state "run" ?

  The SAP error message 15012, which indicates that an update is hung in the state "run," typically occurs when an update process is stuck and not completing as expected. This can happen for various reasons, including database locks, long-running transactions, or issues with the update framework itself.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locks: If a database table is locked by another transaction, the update process may hang while waiting for the lock to be released.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can cause the update to hang.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, I/O) can lead to performance issues, causing updates to hang.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the update framework or related components can lead to problems.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release resources can cause updates to hang.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for database locks. If you