How To Fix OT438 - Replication of package &1 to SMP has not yet been completed

OT438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Replication of package &1 to SMP has not yet been completed

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You want to execute a <ZK>&V2&</> for package &V1&. A replication of
this package to SMP with the purpose of release has already been started
but is not yet complete.

System Response

<ZH>Package Attributes</>
<ZK>EPS File Name</>,,&V3&
<ZK>TYPE</>,,&V4&
The person responsible for the package is informed of the successful
release by e-mail.

How to fix this error?

You can check the replication in SDA as follows:
Start transaction /NSSDA in CSS. The replication is complete when
the package has status <ZK>Released</>
the signature status of the package is <ZK>Signed</>
Function <ZK>Check PAT File in SAR/CAR File (Ctrl+F1)</> shows that the
package has been successfully replicated to systems CIP, OW1, and OW2.
If replication of the package to specific systems has not yet been
complete, run this check again later. If required, open an IT direct
message and assign it to component IMFIT_AGS_SPE_SSDA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT438 - Replication of package &1 to SMP has not yet been completed ?

  The SAP error message OT438 indicates that the replication of a package to the SAP Service Marketplace (SMP) has not yet been completed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with software components and packages that need to be replicated to the SMP for updates or downloads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Replication: The package has been created but has not yet been replicated to the SMP. This can happen if the replication process was interrupted or if there are issues with the connection to the SMP.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the system from reaching the SMP.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the replication.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the transport management system or in the connection to the SMP can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Replication Status: Use transaction code SMP or SICF to check