How To Fix /SMB/BCP_REL_LOCK003 - Deploy not possible, due to pending Immediate Patch

/SMB/BCP_REL_LOCK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BCP_REL_LOCK -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Deploy not possible, due to pending Immediate Patch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BCP_REL_LOCK003 - Deploy not possible, due to pending Immediate Patch ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BCP_REL_LOCK003 Deploy not possible, due to pending Immediate Patch typically indicates that there is a pending immediate patch that needs to be applied before you can proceed with the deployment of a business configuration project or a similar operation in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Immediate Patch: The system has detected that there is an immediate patch that has not yet been applied. This patch is necessary for the system to function correctly and to ensure that the deployment can proceed without issues.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes while a patch is pending. This is to ensure data integrity and system stability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Pending Patches:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the status of patches. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes, such as SPAM or SAINT, to see if there are any patches that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Apply the