How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA385 - Previous import status is in process, force mode enabled to fix this

/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Previous import status is in process, force mode enabled to fix this

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/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA385 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA385 Previous import status is in process, force mode enabled to fix this typically occurs during the transport process in SAP, particularly when you are trying to import a transport request and the system detects that a previous import is still in progress. This can happen for various reasons, such as a long-running import process or a previous import that has not completed successfully.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Import Process: The most common cause is that another transport import is currently running, and the system does not allow overlapping imports to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Stuck Import: Sometimes, an import may get stuck due to issues like system performance, locks, or errors during the import process.
  Transport Queue Issues: There may be issues with the transport queue or the transport directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Import Status: First, check the status of the ongoing import. You can do this by using transaction code STMS (Transport Management System)