How To Fix 00956 - DB error: Internal error in DB interface

00956 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 956

• Message text: DB error: Internal error in DB interface

What causes this issue?

An inconsistent status was discovered within the database interface.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Report the problem to SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00956 - DB error: Internal error in DB interface ?

  The SAP error message "00956 DB error: Internal error in DB interface" typically indicates that there is an issue with the database interface that SAP is using to communicate with the underlying database. This error can arise from various causes, and addressing it often requires a systematic approach to identify and resolve the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Database Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or in the SAP system that prevent proper communication.
  Database Corruption: Corruption in the database tables or indexes that can lead to unexpected behavior.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory, CPU, or disk space on the database server.
  Database Driver Issues: Problems with the database drivers or libraries used by SAP to connect to the database.
  SAP Kernel Issues: Bugs or issues in the SAP kernel that may affect database operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connectivity:
  
  Verify that the database