How To Fix TP376 - & shadow name tabs processed by another process

TP376 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 376

• Message text: & shadow name tabs processed by another process

What causes this issue?

AS/400 only:
Multiple tp processes can be started in parallel. This message tells
you how many entries are being edited by other processes.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TP376 - & shadow name tabs processed by another process ?

  The SAP error message TP376 typically indicates that there is a problem with the transport directory or the transport management system (TMS) in SAP. The specific message "shadow name tabs processed by another process" suggests that there is a conflict or contention for the transport directory, often due to multiple processes trying to access or modify the same transport request or transport directory at the same time.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Multiple transport processes are trying to access the same transport request or directory simultaneously.
  Lock Issues: A lock on the transport directory or specific transport requests may be held by another process, preventing the current process from proceeding.
  Transport Directory Corruption: Issues with the transport directory structure or files can lead to conflicts.
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the transport management system can lead to improper handling of transport requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction code SM66 to check for active processes in the system. Look