How To Fix TN680 - Lifecycle management processes are locked by process &1 (LM tool &2)

TN680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Lifecycle management processes are locked by process &1 (LM tool &2)

What causes this issue?

The import of an OCS queue is Lifecycle Management process, which
changes the whole system. In order to ensure a consistent import, no
other concurrent Lifecycle Management processes are allowed.
The system found, that the LM process &V1& (controlled by LM tool &V2&)
is currently active.

System Response

Saving and importing the queue will be rejected.

How to fix this error?

Complete the LM process &V1& or reset it. If you are unsure contact the
system administration.

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 TN680 - Lifecycle management processes are locked by process &1 (LM tool &2) ?

  The SAP error message TN680 indicates that lifecycle management processes are currently locked by a specific process. This typically occurs when a lifecycle management tool (like the Software Update Manager or SUM) is running, and it prevents other processes from being executed simultaneously to avoid conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Process: The most common cause is that a lifecycle management tool (e.g., SUM, SPAM, or SAINT) is currently running and has locked the lifecycle management processes.
  Incomplete Previous Process: If a previous lifecycle management process did not complete successfully, it might still hold a lock.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration issues or mismanagement of locks can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Use transaction code SM50 or SM66 to check for any active processes that might be holding the lock. Look for processes related to lifecycle management tools.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If you find an active process, you may need to wait for it to complete. Monitor