How To Fix SDMI012 - Enqueue on &1 failed (FOREIGN LOCK) - a Migration is already in progress

SDMI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDMI - Messages of SDMI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enqueue on &1 failed (FOREIGN LOCK) - a Migration is already in progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDMI012 - Enqueue on &1 failed (FOREIGN LOCK) - a Migration is already in progress ?

  The SAP error message SDMI012 indicates that an enqueue operation has failed due to a foreign lock, specifically because a migration process is already in progress. This typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires exclusive access to certain resources, but those resources are currently locked by another process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Migration in Progress: The most common cause of this error is that a migration process (such as a system upgrade, data migration, or transport) is currently running. During this time, certain resources are locked to prevent conflicts.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking longer than expected, it may hold locks longer than necessary, causing other operations to fail.
  Incorrect Lock Management: Sometimes, locks may not be released properly due to system issues or bugs, leading to foreign lock situations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Migration Status: Verify if a migration process is indeed in progress. You can