How To Fix /SMB/TI_SCOPING018 - Software change in progress (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TI_SCOPING -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Software change in progress (see long text)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TI_SCOPING018 - Software change in progress (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TI_SCOPING018 indicates that a software change is currently in progress, which can prevent certain operations from being executed until the change is completed. This error is typically encountered in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or when working with SAP S/4HANA Cloud solutions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A software change (like an upgrade, patch, or configuration change) is being applied to the system.
  The system is in a state where it cannot accept new changes or operations until the current change is finalized.
  There may be ongoing background jobs or processes that are still executing related to the change.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Change:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running. Look for jobs related to software changes or updates.
  If you have access to the system logs, check for any messages that