How To Fix DMC_IU013 - Lock error while creating the upgrade transport for &1

DMC_IU013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_IU - DMC: Messages for Integrated Upgrade

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Lock error while creating the upgrade transport for &1

What causes this issue?

Not all necessary objects could be locked while creating the upgrade-
transports. So the upgrade-transports could not be created successfully.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check in lock-maintenance in the target system (transaction SM12)
whether a user locks upgrade-transports with the name convention
SAPKxxxxxxIN0CUST.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_IU013 - Lock error while creating the upgrade transport for &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_IU013 indicates a lock error that occurs when trying to create an upgrade transport. This typically happens in the context of the SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) or during the upgrade process when the system is unable to acquire the necessary locks on the transport directory or related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Another process may be holding a lock on the transport directory or the transport request you are trying to create.
  Incomplete Previous Operations: If a previous upgrade or transport operation did not complete successfully, it might have left locks in place.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the transport management system or issues with the transport directory can also lead to lock errors.
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database-level locks can interfere with the transport creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to check for any active processes that might be holding locks. If you find any,