How To Fix SQLM031 - User &1 is currently updating SQL Monitor data

SQLM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 031

• Message text: User &1 is currently updating SQL Monitor data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM031 - User &1 is currently updating SQL Monitor data ?

  The SAP error message SQLM031 indicates that a user is currently updating SQL Monitor data, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying that data at the same time. This is a concurrency control mechanism to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is actively using the SQL Monitor (transaction code SQLM) to analyze or update SQL performance data.
  Another user attempts to access or modify the SQL Monitor data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQLM031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If possible, wait for the user who is currently updating the SQL Monitor data to finish their task. Once they are done, you should be able to access the SQL Monitor without issues.
  
  
  Identify the User: If you have administrative privileges, you can identify the user who is currently updating the SQL Monitor data. You can do this by checking the active sessions