Error
Error Code: 306

SAP S/4HANA Error 306: Invalid SQL Cursor Operation

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Description

This error indicates an attempt to use an SQL cursor that is not in a valid state. This can occur when an application tries to fetch data from a closed cursor, an unopened cursor, or one that has become invalid due to session termination or resource issues. It typically points to a programmatic issue within a custom report, interface, or database procedure interacting with SAP S/4HANA's underlying database.
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Error Message

ERR_SQL_INV_CURSOR
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Cursor Closed Prematurely
The application or program attempted to fetch data from an SQL cursor that had already been explicitly or implicitly closed.
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Unopened Cursor Usage
An operation was attempted on an SQL cursor that was declared but never properly opened, making it unavailable for data retrieval.
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Database Session Interruption
The underlying database session or connection associated with the cursor was terminated unexpectedly, invalidating all open cursors.
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Database Resource Exhaustion
The database system ran out of resources (e.g., memory, open cursors limit) while processing the request, leading to cursor invalidation.
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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service
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