How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA487 - Cross-client lock not set: parallel lifecycle in multi clients possible

/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Cross-client lock not set: parallel lifecycle in multi clients possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA487 - Cross-client lock not set: parallel lifecycle in multi clients possible ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA487 indicates that there is a cross-client lock issue in the context of parallel lifecycle operations in a multi-client environment. This typically occurs when multiple clients are trying to perform operations that require exclusive access to certain resources or configurations, leading to potential conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parallel Operations: The error usually arises when multiple clients are attempting to execute transport operations or lifecycle processes simultaneously, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data integrity issues. If the lock is not set correctly, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly aligned for multi-client operations, leading to the inability to set the necessary locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Ensure that no other transport or lifecycle processes are running in parallel that could be causing the lock issue. You may