How To Fix 00961 - DB error: Reference to invalid cursor

00961 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 961

• Message text: DB error: Reference to invalid cursor

What causes this issue?

The specified cursor is not defined for this interface (RTAB, RSQL,
DSQL).

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 00961 - DB error: Reference to invalid cursor ?

  The SAP error message "00961 DB error: Reference to invalid cursor" typically indicates that there is an issue with a database cursor that is being referenced in a program or transaction. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to database operations such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements.
  Causes:
  
  Cursor Not Opened: The cursor may not have been opened before it was referenced.
  Cursor Already Closed: The cursor might have been closed before the operation was attempted.
  Invalid Cursor Reference: The program may be trying to reference a cursor that does not exist or has been deallocated.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the cursor from being accessed.
  Transaction Management Issues: If the transaction is not managed properly, it can lead to invalid cursor references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cursor Management: Ensure that the cursor is properly opened before it is used and that it is not closed prematurely.
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