How To Fix /TMF/TOM051 - System is still executing the file. Wait until execution is complete.

/TMF/TOM051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/TOM -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: System is still executing the file. Wait until execution is complete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /TMF/TOM051 - System is still executing the file. Wait until execution is complete. ?

  The SAP error message /TMF/TOM051 System is still executing the file. Wait until execution is complete. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests. This message indicates that a transport request or a related operation is still in progress, and the system is not yet ready to accept further actions on that request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Execution: The most common cause is that a transport request is currently being processed. This could be due to a long-running transport operation, such as importing a transport request into a target system.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent multiple processes from interfering with each other. If one process is still running, it will lock the transport request, leading to this error for subsequent requests.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, the execution of the transport request may