How To Fix FINB_DMTOT021 - Cursor for totals/balance object is already open

FINB_DMTOT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cursor for totals/balance object is already open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT021 - Cursor for totals/balance object is already open ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT021 indicates that there is an issue with the cursor for a totals or balance object being already open when a new request is made to open it. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data extraction processes where the system is trying to access a totals table that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another process or transaction is already accessing the same totals or balance object. This can happen if multiple users or processes are trying to read or write to the same data simultaneously.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold the cursor open longer than expected, leading to this error when another transaction tries to access the same data.
  Improper Closure: If a previous operation did not close the cursor properly due to an error or interruption,