How To Fix XT231 - Import for request &1 target client &2 already running

XT231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Import for request &1 target client &2 already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT231 - Import for request &1 target client &2 already running ?

  The SAP error message XT231 indicates that an import request for a transport request is already running in the target client. This can happen when multiple import processes are initiated for the same transport request, or if a previous import process has not yet completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Import: Another import process for the same transport request is already in progress.
  Stuck Process: The previous import process may have encountered an issue and is stuck, preventing new imports from starting.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to allow only one import process at a time for a specific client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Import Status:
  
  Go to transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Check the import queue for the target client to see if the request is still running.
  If it is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs related to the import process.
  If you find a