How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG097 - Import of transported repository objects is running in background

ESH_IEF_MSG097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Import of transported repository objects is running in background

What causes this issue?

Background job &v1& to import all pending software component updates is
running in background.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

See transaction SM37 for details.
job name: &v1&
user: &v2&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG097 - Import of transported repository objects is running in background ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG097 indicates that the import of transported repository objects is currently running in the background. This typically occurs when an import process is initiated, and the system is already processing another import job. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Import Jobs: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an import job running in the background. SAP does not allow multiple import jobs to run simultaneously for the same transport request.
  Long-running Import: If the previous import job is taking longer than expected, it may lead to this message being displayed when you try to initiate another import.
  System Lock: Sometimes, system locks or issues with the transport management system can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any running background jobs related to the import process.
  Look for jobs with the name R3TR