HPE NonStop SQL/MX Error – 20176 A concurrent utility or DDL operation (operation) is being performed on object object-name. It must complete before the requested utility operation can run.

In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “20176 A concurrent utility or DDL operation (operation) is being performed on object object-name. It must complete before the requested utility operation can run.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.

Error Message

20176 A concurrent utility or DDL operation (operation) is being performed on object object-name. It must complete before the requested utility operation can run.

Reason for the Error

You attempted to execute a utility or alter the DDL of an object while a concurrent utility or DDL operation was being performed on the object, its parent, or its dependent.

Solution

Retry the utility operation once the previous utility operation has completed