How To Fix UMG413 - Transaction SPUMG is currently locked. Return code: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Transaction SPUMG is currently locked. Return code: &1

What causes this issue?

You called transaction SPUMG but a status check found that SPUMG cannot
be executed due to Upgrade activities.
+,,Return code 5: Shadow instance is running
+,,Return code 6: Upgrade reached phase EU_IMP

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?

Execution of SPUMG will be released again after Upgrade activities are
completed.

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 UMG413 - Transaction SPUMG is currently locked. Return code: &1 ?

  The SAP error message UMG413 indicates that the transaction SPUMG (which is used for the Support Package Manager) is currently locked, and the return code provides additional information about the nature of the lock. This error typically occurs when another user or process is currently using the transaction, preventing you from accessing it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or background job is currently executing the SPUMG transaction, which locks it for other users.
  Long-running Process: A previous execution of the SPUMG transaction may be taking longer than expected, causing the lock to persist.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system that are causing transactions to hang or not release locks properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the transaction is locked due to another user, the simplest solution is to wait for that user to complete their task and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50