Severity

Error

Source

OS_ENVIRONMENT

Message Text

Error creating mutex for DB Helper lock. LastError %d

Description

The system API to create a mutex reported an error.

Cause

Usually lack of operating system resources, either handles or memory. The return code shown is the value returned by GetLastError after the system call CreateMutex failed.

Action

Examine the system performance reports to determine if the system is nearing its resource limits. If so, take action to reduce the overall load on the system.