How To Fix SCTS_TR_LOCK013 - QA of TMS in system &1 set; transport lock not possible here

SCTS_TR_LOCK013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_TR_LOCK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: QA of TMS in system &1 set; transport lock not possible here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_TR_LOCK013 - QA of TMS in system &1 set; transport lock not possible here ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_TR_LOCK013 indicates that a transport lock cannot be set in the specified system (denoted as &1 in the message). This typically occurs in the context of the Transport Management System (TMS) when there is an issue with the transport directory or the transport request itself.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may be locked or not accessible due to file system permissions or other issues.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow locking (e.g., it might be in a "released" state).
  TMS 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the TMS settings or the transport routes.
  System Lock: The target system may be locked for maintenance or other reasons, preventing any transport operations.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to set a transport lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is accessible and that