How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG021 - Import of transported repository objects started in background

ESH_IEF_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Import of transported repository objects started in background

What causes this issue?

A background job has been scheduled to import all pending software
component updates.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

The name of background job is &v1& (see transaction SM37).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_IEF_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG021 indicates that the import of transported repository objects has started in the background. This message is typically related to the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) and can occur during the import of transport requests that contain changes to the repository objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing: The import process for the transport request is initiated in the background, which means that the system is processing the request without immediate user interaction.
  Long-running Process: The import might take a significant amount of time, especially if it involves large or complex objects.
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints can also lead to delays in processing the import.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs related to the transport request and see if they are still running or if they have completed successfully.
  Monitor Import Logs: Review the import logs for any errors or