How To Fix TN481 - The import of the Support Package queue must be finished first

TN481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 481

• Message text: The import of the Support Package queue must be finished first

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to activate Industry Extension &V1& Release &V2&. To
allow this, the system needs to check whether the Support Package status
of the Industry extension is compatible with the other software
components, or whether add-ons have been installed that are incompatible
with the Industry extension.
As an active Support Package queue has not yet been completely imported,
these checks cannot be made at the moment.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Finish importing the current Support Package queue in Support Package
Manager and try to activate Industry Extension &V1& Release &V2& again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN481 - The import of the Support Package queue must be finished first ?

  The SAP error message TN481, "The import of the Support Package queue must be finished first," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that requires the completion of a previous Support Package import. This error is often encountered during system upgrades, Support Package imports, or when trying to execute certain transactions that depend on the successful completion of prior updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Support Package Import: The most common cause of this error is that there is an ongoing or incomplete Support Package import in the system. The system requires that all previous Support Package imports be completed before proceeding with new operations.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple imports from occurring simultaneously. If a previous import is still in progress or has failed, the system will not allow new imports or certain operations to proceed.
  System State: The system may be in a state where it is waiting