How To Fix /SMB/Q2P151 - Activation running or failed; release of transport not possible

/SMB/Q2P151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Activation running or failed; release of transport not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P151 - Activation running or failed; release of transport not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P151 Activation running or failed; release of transport not possible typically indicates that there is an issue with the activation of a transport request in the SAP system. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Ongoing Activation Process: The error may occur if there is an ongoing activation process for the transport request. If the system is still processing the request, it cannot be released.
  
  
  Failed Activation: If the activation of the transport request has failed due to errors in the objects being transported, the system will prevent the release of the transport.
  
  
  Lock Issues: There may be locks on the transport request or related objects that are preventing the release.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the transport management system (TMS) or issues with the transport directory can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be