How To Fix SDMI009 - Client Copy is active - SDM execution aborted

SDMI009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMI - Messages of SDMI

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Client Copy is active - SDM execution aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMI009 - Client Copy is active - SDM execution aborted ?

  The SAP error message SDMI009: Client Copy is active - SDM execution aborted typically occurs when you attempt to execute a Software Distribution Manager (SDM) operation while a client copy is in progress. This is a safeguard to prevent conflicts and data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous operations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that a client copy process is currently running in the SAP system. The client copy process involves copying data from one client to another within the same SAP system, and it locks certain resources to ensure data integrity. When SDM tries to execute, it detects that the client copy is active and aborts the operation to prevent any potential issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Client Copy:
  
  Log into the SAP system and check if a client copy is indeed running. You can do this by navigating to transaction code SCC3