How To Fix /SMB/Q2P079 - Client copy pending in client &1; no lifecycle activity allowed

/SMB/Q2P079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Client copy pending in client &1; no lifecycle activity allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P079 - Client copy pending in client &1; no lifecycle activity allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P079 Client copy pending in client &1; no lifecycle activity allowed indicates that there is a pending client copy operation in the specified client (denoted by &1). This situation prevents any lifecycle activities, such as client administration tasks, from being performed until the pending operation is resolved.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Ongoing Client Copy: A client copy process is currently running or was not completed successfully, leaving the client in a pending state.
  Incomplete Client Copy: The client copy process may have been interrupted or failed, leading to an incomplete state.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the client due to the ongoing operation, preventing other activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Client Copy Status:
  
  Use transaction code SCC3 to check the status of the client copy. This will show you if there is an ongoing or failed