How To Fix TR736 - &: Import to & has already been initiated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 736

• Message text: &: Import to & has already been initiated

What causes this issue?

The import of (transport/...) request &V1& into system &V2& cannot be
started because the request has already been imported.

System Response

The function was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Wait for the results of the current import. You can repeat the faulty
imports, depending on the results of the current one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR736 - &: Import to & has already been initiated ?

  The SAP error message TR736 typically indicates that an import process for a transport request has already been initiated for the specified target system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to import the same transport request simultaneously or if a previous import process is still running or has not been completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Import Attempts: Another user or process is already importing the same transport request.
  Previous Import Still Running: The import process for the transport request has not yet completed, possibly due to a long-running operation or a lock.
  System Lock: The target system may be locked for transport imports due to maintenance or other administrative tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Import Status: 
  
  Use transaction code STMS to check the status of the transport request in the Transport Management System (TMS). Look for any ongoing imports and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If another import is in progress, wait for it to