How To Fix 00960 - DB error: Cursor is no longer available

00960 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 960

• Message text: DB error: Cursor is no longer available

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of cursors for this interface (RSQL, RTAB,
DSQL) has already been reached; a further cursor cannot be opened.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00960 - DB error: Cursor is no longer available ?

  The SAP error message "00960 DB error: Cursor is no longer available" typically indicates that there is an issue with the database cursor that is being used in a database operation. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to database connectivity or transaction management. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The connection to the database may have been lost or interrupted, causing the cursor to become invalid.
  Transaction Management: If a transaction is rolled back or committed, any cursors associated with that transaction may no longer be valid.
  Timeouts: Long-running queries may exceed the timeout settings, leading to the cursor being closed by the database.
  Resource Limits: The database may have reached its limit for open cursors, causing new requests to fail.
  Application Logic Errors: There may be issues in the application code that improperly manage the lifecycle of database cursors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the connection