How To Fix DBOSC246 - Error while resetting grace period; grace period still active (&1 < &2)

DBOSC246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Error while resetting grace period; grace period still active (&1 < &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC246 - Error while resetting grace period; grace period still active (&1 < &2) ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC246 indicates that there is an issue with resetting the grace period for a database connection. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to reset the grace period for a database connection, but the grace period is still active, meaning that the conditions for resetting it have not been met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Grace Period: The grace period is still active, which means that the system is not able to reset it. This could be due to ongoing transactions or sessions that are still using the database connection.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the database or SAP system that are preventing the grace period from being reset.
  Database Connection Issues: There could be underlying issues with the database connection itself, such as network problems or database server issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if there are any active sessions or transactions that are using the database connection. If