How To Fix TA529 - Process &1 still active in &2 of the canceled client copies of &3 &4

TA529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Process &1 still active in &2 of the canceled client copies of &3 &4

What causes this issue?

This client contains at least one active process from a cancelled
client copy.

System Response

You cannot perform a new client copy or a restart until all processes
end.

How to fix this error?

Wait until these processes have finished their current tasks, or cancel
them, e.g. with the transaction SM66 (although not during a database
I/O).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA529 - Process &1 still active in &2 of the canceled client copies of &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message TA529 indicates that a process is still active in a client copy operation, which has been canceled. This can occur during client copy operations when a previous process has not been properly terminated or cleaned up, leading to issues when trying to restart or manage client copies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processes: The error typically arises when there are still active processes related to the client copy that was canceled. This could be due to a long-running process that did not terminate correctly.
  Locks: There may be database locks or other resource locks that prevent the client copy from being restarted or completed.
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes during the client copy process can leave residual processes running.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction code SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any active processes related to the client copy. Identify and terminate any processes that