How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG072 - Source System &1 with status &2 filter &3 still in use in process &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Source System &1 with status &2 filter &3 still in use in process &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG072 - Source System &1 with status &2 filter &3 still in use in process &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG072 indicates that a source system is still in use in a specific process, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when dealing with system copies, migrations, or data transfers in a multi-system landscape.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A source system (identified by &1) is currently being utilized in a process (identified by &4) and has a status (identified by &2) that does not allow for the requested operation.
  The filter (identified by &3) indicates a specific condition or criteria that is still active, preventing the operation from proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Process Status:
  
  Identify the process that is currently using the source system. You can do this by checking the process logs or monitoring tools in SAP.
  Ensure that the process is completed or terminated if it is