How To Fix /CFG/ACTIVATION103 - An activation is already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/ACTIVATION -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: An activation is already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/ACTIVATION103 - An activation is already running ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/ACTIVATION103 An activation is already running typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate a configuration or a transport request while another activation process is already in progress. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the activation of business configuration sets, transport requests, or when working with the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Activation: Another user or process is already performing an activation, which locks the system for further activation attempts.
  Long-running Activation: The previous activation process is taking longer than expected, possibly due to system performance issues or a large amount of data being processed.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock that prevents new activation processes from starting until the current one is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If you suspect that another activation is in progress, wait for it to complete. You can check the status of the activation in transaction SM50 (Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Process Overview) to see if there are any active processes related to activation.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the activation. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them, but be cautious and ensure that you are not disrupting other users.
  
  
  System Monitoring: Monitor the system performance and check for any long-running jobs that might be causing delays. You can use transaction SM37 to view job logs and see if there are any jobs that are taking too long.
  
  
  Restart the Activation: If you have confirmed that no other activation is running and the system is not locked, you can try to restart the activation process.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If the activation process fails, check the logs for any errors that might provide more context on why the activation is not completing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM50, SM66, SM12, and SM37 for monitoring processes, locks, and job statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to activation errors. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Launchpad.
  System Performance: Ensure that your SAP system is adequately resourced (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle the activation processes efficiently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /CFG/ACTIVATION103 error in your SAP system.