How To Fix S1301 - SAPOSCOL busy, try again (should not appear twice)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 301

• Message text: SAPOSCOL busy, try again (should not appear twice)

What causes this issue?

The collector SAPOSCOL writes to the shared memory.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the collector has released the shared memory.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1301 - SAPOSCOL busy, try again (should not appear twice) ?

  The SAP error message "S1301 SAPOSCOL busy, try again (should not appear twice)" typically indicates that the SAP Operating System Collector (SAPOSCOL) is currently busy processing a request and cannot handle another one at that moment. This can happen for various reasons, such as high system load, resource contention, or issues with the SAPOSCOL process itself.
  Causes:
  
  High System Load: If the system is under heavy load, SAPOSCOL may take longer to process requests, leading to this error.
  Resource Contention: Other processes may be competing for system resources, causing delays in SAPOSCOL's ability to respond.
  SAPOSCOL Process Issues: The SAPOSCOL process may be experiencing issues or may not be functioning correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for SAPOSCOL can lead to performance problems.
  Network Issues: If SAPOSCOL is trying to communicate with other components over the network, any network latency or issues can cause delays.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: Since the error suggests trying again, simply waiting a