How To Fix TA263 - The client is locked for data import by client copy

TA263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 263

• Message text: The client is locked for data import by client copy

What causes this issue?

The target client is protected against overwriting by Client Copy.

System Response

You cannot perform a Client Copy (including copy by transport request -
transaction SCC1).

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for this client in the Client Administration
(transaction SCC4).

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA263 - The client is locked for data import by client copy ?

  The SAP error message TA263 indicates that the client you are trying to work with is locked for data import due to an ongoing client copy process. This typically occurs when a client copy operation is in progress, which prevents any data import activities in that client until the copy process is completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Client Copy: The primary cause of this error is that a client copy operation is currently running in the SAP system. During this process, the client is locked to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Client Lock: The client lock is a safety mechanism to prevent any other operations that could interfere with the client copy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TA263 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Client Copy Status:
  
  Use transaction code SCC3 to check the status of the client copy. This will show you if a client copy is currently in progress and its status.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If a client copy