How To Fix DB289 - The logical database name & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 289

• Message text: The logical database name & is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB289 - The logical database name & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message DB289 indicates that there is an issue with the logical database name specified in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the logical database name provided in a report or transaction does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Logical Database Name: The logical database name entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Database Not Activated: The logical database may not be activated or properly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified logical database.
  Transport Issues: If the logical database was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Database Name:
  
  Verify the logical database name for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the logical database exists.
  
  
  
  Activate the Logical Database:
  
  If the logical database is not activated, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the logical database and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical database. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the logical database was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific logical database you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Databases: Logical databases in SAP are predefined data models that allow you to access data from the database in a structured way. They are often used in report programming.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific logical database you are using.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.