How To Fix OT557 - Support Package &1 is no longer in status "In Processing"

OT557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Support Package &1 is no longer in status "In Processing"

What causes this issue?

You want to create or release an SP start tag for Support Package &V1&.
This is only permitted if the Support Package does not yet exist in SSDA
and has status <ZK>In Process</> in the Correction Workbench. These
prerequisites are no longer fulfilled.

System Response

The selected activity was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Firstly, check that the SP start tag for Support Package &V1& is really
zo be processed.
Check if Support Package &V1& already exists in SSDA. If so, check if it
can be deleted again.
Check the status of Support Package &V1& in the Correction Workbench
(for example, in transaction BCWR). If the status of the Support Package
is to be reset, open an IT direct message on component
IMFIT_AGS_SPE_SSDA.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT557 - Support Package &1 is no longer in status "In Processing" ?

  The SAP error message OT557 indicates that a support package you are trying to process is no longer in the status "In Processing." This typically occurs during the application of support packages or during system upgrades. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Status Change: The support package may have changed its status due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The support package was processed successfully or failed.
  The system was restarted or interrupted during the processing of the support package.
  The support package was manually changed or removed from the processing queue.
  
  
  
  System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the transport management system or the database that prevent the support package from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Lock Issues: There might be locks on the transport directory or other related files that prevent the support package from being processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Status: Use transaction code SPAM or SAINT to check the status of the