How To Fix /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG138 - Activation is running, configuration not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Activation is running, configuration not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG138 - Activation is running, configuration not possible ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG138 Activation is running, configuration not possible typically indicates that there is an ongoing activation process in the system, which prevents any further configuration changes from being made until the activation is complete. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or Web GUI configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Ongoing Activation Process: The most common cause of this error is that an activation process (such as a transport or a configuration change) is currently running in the background. This can happen if a previous activation has not yet completed or if there are multiple users trying to activate configurations simultaneously.
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent conflicts during configuration changes. If a lock is in place due to an ongoing activation, other users will be unable to make changes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Activation to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait for the ongoing activation process to finish.