[Error] - Msg 3101, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use. Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally.
Hi Folks, Today, in this article we will talk about below error which generally cause when database is in use and you want to perform an operation on DB like DB restoration. Error : Msg 3101, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use. Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally. Solution : 1. Login to your SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) using run as administrator. 2. Select the DB on which you want to perform the operation. 3. Click on 'New Query' button or press CTRL + N, a new window will open. 4. Copy the below script and run it. use master go alter database Your_DB_Name set single_user with rollback immediate go alter database Your_DB_Name set multi_user go 5. Now, try to perform the operation again. You should be able to perform it. Comment below if this article helped you... Author : Chirag Gupta Microsoft Dynamics 365 AX Technical Consultant at...