How To Fix DB02047 - Operation started on &1 and has status &2 &3 (end time unknown)

DB02047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB02 - For Oracle Component of the Database Monitor

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Operation started on &1 and has status &2 &3 (end time unknown)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB02047 - Operation started on &1 and has status &2 &3 (end time unknown) ?

  The SAP error message DB02047 indicates that an operation was started on a database object (like a table or index) and is currently in a status that is not completed, with the end time being unknown. This can occur in various scenarios, often related to database operations that are taking longer than expected or are stuck.
  Causes:
  
  Long-running Transactions: The operation may be taking longer than anticipated due to large data volumes or complex queries.
  Locks: The database object may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current operation from completing.
  Resource Contention: High resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O) on the database server can lead to delays in processing.
  Deadlocks: There may be a deadlock situation where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the database settings can lead to performance issues.
  Network Issues: If the database is remote, network latency or interruptions can affect the operation.
  
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