How To Fix SCTS_HOT617 - Activation canceled. Maximum number of retries reached.

SCTS_HOT617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HOT - Messages for HANA Object Transport

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Activation canceled. Maximum number of retries reached.

System Response

Object activation has been cancelled with this attempt because the
maximum number of objects for activation was reached.
All objects that could not yet be successfully activated previously and
whose requests are logged as <LS>erroneous</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HOT617 - Activation canceled. Maximum number of retries reached. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HOT617 indicates that the activation of a transport request has been canceled because the maximum number of retries has been reached. This typically occurs during the activation of objects in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with transport requests that contain changes to ABAP programs, function modules, or other repository objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Issues: The object being activated may be locked by another user or process, preventing the activation from completing successfully.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code that prevent successful activation.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts during the activation process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the activation may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the objects being activated. If you find locks, you may