Time_Out dumps occurred frequently with generic users

Hello Experts,
We are getting daily 10-15 Time_out dumps with SOLMAN_BTC and SM_EFWK users.
Can you please some one provide suggestions on this to resolve the issue.
Thanks in advance....
Rgds,
Venkat

Hi Venkat,
Pls refer below links for similar error,
Report CL_SQL_RESULT_SET=============CP
ABAP Keyword Documentation
Runtime Errors : TIME_OUT (The program "CL_SQL_STATEMENT==============CP" has exceeded the maximum permitted runtime)
Regards
K.N

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    First..I am new to this forum and find the information provided to be very helpful... I had followed the iTunes link above to enable sharing between users in the same computer but it appears to be working on partially. What setup am I looking for ?
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