How To Fix DBOSC120 - Error while recording statistics; previous component &1 not finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error while recording statistics; previous component &1 not finished

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC120 - Error while recording statistics; previous component &1 not finished ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC120 indicates that there is an issue with recording statistics in the database, specifically that a previous component has not finished its operation. This can occur in various scenarios, often related to database operations or performance monitoring.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Previous Operation: The error typically arises when a database operation (like a transaction or a query) is still in progress, and the system attempts to record statistics for that operation.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and incomplete operations.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked due to a long-running transaction or a deadlock situation, preventing the completion of the previous component.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database or SAP system that affect how statistics are recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to view system logs) to