How To Fix INST_MSG818 - Step & still active: wait for completion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INST_MSG - Messages for Installation Post-Processing

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Step & still active: wait for completion

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

A step or a chain of steps can only be executed if none of the steps
that are predecessors are active (or scheduled).

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INST_MSG818 - Step & still active: wait for completion ?

  The SAP error message "INST_MSG818 Step & still active: wait for completion" typically indicates that a particular step in a background job or process is still running and has not yet completed. This message is often encountered in the context of job scheduling, data processing, or system administration tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Process: The step may be taking longer than expected due to a large volume of data, complex processing logic, or resource contention.
  Deadlock or Locking Issues: The process may be waiting for a resource that is locked by another process, leading to a deadlock situation.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or insufficient resources (CPU, memory, I/O) can slow down the execution of the job.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the job or the system can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If the process is still running, the simplest solution is to wait for it to complete. Monitor the job status in