How To Fix PO833 - Change lock due to After Import Phase

PO833 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Change lock due to After Import Phase

What causes this issue?

The system is in the After Import phase of a True Zero Downtime
procedure, during which output devices are imported, among other things.

System Response

It is not currently possible to manually create, change, or delete
output devices to avoid collisions with the imported output devices.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO833 - Change lock due to After Import Phase ?

  The SAP error message PO833, which states "Change lock due to After Import Phase," typically occurs during the transport of objects in SAP systems. This error indicates that a change lock is in place because the system is in a state where it cannot accept changes due to the import phase of a transport request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request in Progress: The most common cause of this error is that a transport request is currently being imported into the system. During this time, the system locks certain objects to prevent inconsistencies.
  Long-running Import: If the import process takes longer than expected, it may lead to a situation where other changes cannot be made until the import is completed.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the transport management system may lead to this error if they are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Import to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the current transport