Database 'XXX' is in transition. Try the statement later

Solution 1:

This can happen sometimes if you try to take a DB offline or perform certain other operations and they fail. Sometimes the lock can be cleared if you close the SSMS instance that attempted the operation, then reopen it. Close and reopen any SSMS instances attached to the server.

It can also occur if you try to take the DB offline while a long query is running. Check the activity monitor and try killing any long-running queries, if applicable and safe.

If neither of the above works, close all SSMS instances, then restart SQL through the SQL Server Configuration Manager. Usually that will cure it, although the DB may be in recovery mode at first.

Solution 2:

Strangely enough, I fixed this problem by simply closing SSMS and re-opening.

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Solution 3:

While closing SSMS worked for me too, depending on the problem, you could try this:

ALTER DATABASE [Name] SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE

ALTER DATABASE [Name] SET MULTI_USER

This idea came from this question (and personal experience): https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4230290/sql-server-2008-how-do-i-disconnect-everyone-from-my-db