How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA020 - Multiple installation data sets in inactive content for solution &1

/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Multiple installation data sets in inactive content for solution &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA020 - Multiple installation data sets in inactive content for solution &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA020 indicates that there are multiple installation data sets in inactive content for a specific solution. This typically occurs during the transport of software components or when managing the installation of solutions in the SAP landscape.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Multiple Installation Data Sets: There are multiple entries for the same solution in the inactive content, which can happen if there were multiple attempts to install or transport the same solution without proper cleanup.
  Transport Issues: Inconsistent states in the transport directory or issues during the transport process can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration or setup of the transport landscape can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inactive Content:
  
  Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to check the transport requests and see if there are multiple entries for the same solution in the inactive content.
  Identify the conflicting installation data