How To Fix DB11080 - The number of segments approaching the maximum number of allowed extents

DB11080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: The number of segments approaching the maximum number of allowed extents

What causes this issue?

At least one segment has close to the maximum number of extents allowed
in the segment as specified in the storage paramater MAX_EXTENTS.

How to fix this error?

Start the analysis tool by double-clicking on the current node in the
monitoring tree. This will list the affected segments, their
tablespaces, the number of extents currently allocated to each segment,
the value of MAX_EXTENTS, and the number of extents remaining to be
allocated until MAX_EXTENTS is reached.
To eliminate this problem, increase the value of the segments' storage
parameter MAX_EXTENTS or reduce the number of allocated extents by
reorganizing the segment using SAPDBA.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB11080 - The number of segments approaching the maximum number of allowed extents ?

  The SAP error message DB11080 indicates that the number of segments in a database table is approaching the maximum number of allowed extents. This situation typically arises in database systems when a table has grown significantly, leading to a high number of segments or extents being allocated for that table. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Growth: The primary cause of this error is the growth of a database table, which can lead to a high number of segments or extents being allocated.
  Database Configuration: The database configuration may have limits on the number of extents that can be allocated to a table.
  Fragmentation: If the database is heavily fragmented, it may lead to inefficient use of space, causing more extents to be allocated.
  Inefficient Data Management: Poor data management practices, such as not archiving old data or not optimizing tables, can lead to excessive growth.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase the Maximum Extents: If possible, increase the maximum number of extents allowed