How To Fix SCTC_SC165 - Select only LOCK TMS Queues or only UNLOCK TMS Queues

SCTC_SC165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Select only LOCK TMS Queues or only UNLOCK TMS Queues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC165 - Select only LOCK TMS Queues or only UNLOCK TMS Queues ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC165 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection of TMS (Transport Management System) queues in the transport directory. Specifically, it suggests that you are trying to select both LOCK and UNLOCK TMS queues simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that involves selecting both types of queues (LOCK and UNLOCK) at the same time. In the context of TMS, LOCK queues are used to prevent changes to transport requests, while UNLOCK queues allow changes. The system requires that you only select one type of queue for processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are only selecting either LOCK TMS queues or UNLOCK TMS queues, but not both. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: Check the selection criteria you are using in the TMS transaction. Make sure that you are not inadvertently selecting both