How To Fix XT208 - Import queue &1 locked by user &2 in system &3

XT208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Import queue &1 locked by user &2 in system &3

What causes this issue?

Import queue &1 is locked by user &2 in system &3.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that this user is not working on the import queue, you
can unlock it as follows:
Confirm the error message in the import queue and lift the lock in the
next screen.
If the error is in the TMS worklist, you can use the import queue to
lift the lock:
Call Transaction <ZH>STMS</>.
Choose <LS>Overview</> -> <LS>Imports</>. The import overview appears.
Position the cursor on system &V1&.
Choose <LS>Import queue</> -> <LS>Display</>. The import queue of this
system appears.
Choose <LS>Queue</> -> <LS>Adjust</>. The same error message appears.
Confirm it. The following dialog box asks you whether you want to lift
the lock.
Return to the TMS worklist and continue processing the transport
proposals.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT208 - Import queue &1 locked by user &2 in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message XT208 indicates that an import queue is locked by a specific user in a particular system. This typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP, where changes are being imported from one system to another (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The import queue is locked by a user who is currently performing an import operation. This can happen if the user has not completed their import or if they are running a long-running import process.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations can lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  Transport Management Issues: There may be issues with the transport management system, such as a failed import that left the queue in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is holding the lock. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 to view the lock