How To Fix SCTS_HDI457 - Error when querying whether an update or upgrade is currently running

SCTS_HDI457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Error when querying whether an update or upgrade is currently running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI457 - Error when querying whether an update or upgrade is currently running ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI457 typically indicates that there is an issue when the system is trying to determine if an update or upgrade process is currently running. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP HANA database systems and HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure).
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Update/Upgrade: The most common cause is that an update or upgrade process is indeed running, which can lock certain resources and prevent queries from executing.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that prevent the system from checking the update status.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system or issues with the HDI container can also lead to this error.
  System Performance: High load or performance issues on the database can cause timeouts or failures in querying the update status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Ongoing Processes: Use the SAP HANA Studio or SQL commands to check if there are any ongoing update or upgrade processes. You can query