How To Fix 0Q061 - DB collector is already running

0Q061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0Q - Microsoft SQL Server Porting

• Message number: 061

• Message text: DB collector is already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0Q061 - DB collector is already running ?

  The SAP error message "0Q061 DB collector is already running" typically indicates that the database collector process is already active and cannot be started again. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's database performance monitoring and data collection processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause of this error is that the database collector is already running. This can happen if a previous instance of the collector has not completed or has not been properly terminated.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that allow multiple instances of the collector to be initiated, leading to conflicts.
  System Errors: There could be underlying issues with the database or the SAP system that prevent the collector from functioning correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to check if the database collector process is currently running. If it is, you may need to wait for it to complete or terminate it