How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA405 - Global lock is active, lifecycle processes skipped.

/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Global lock is active, lifecycle processes skipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA405 - Global lock is active, lifecycle processes skipped. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA405 Global lock is active, lifecycle processes skipped typically indicates that a global lock is currently active in the SAP system, which prevents certain lifecycle processes from being executed. This can occur during transport management activities, such as when a transport request is being processed or when there are ongoing activities that require exclusive access to certain resources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transport Process: A transport request is currently being processed, which locks the system to ensure data integrity.
  Long-running Processes: There may be long-running background jobs or processes that are holding the global lock.
  System Maintenance: Maintenance activities or system upgrades may also lead to a global lock being active.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, deadlocks or contention for resources can lead to a global lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to check for active processes in the system. Identify any long-running jobs or transport requests that may be