How To Fix DB6621 - Maximum size of a tablespace

DB6621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Maximum size of a tablespace

What causes this issue?

Due to technical database restrictions, the maximum size of a
tablespace is limited (this maximum size depends of page size).
Page Size,,Max. Tablespace
4 KB,,64 GB
8 KB,,128 GB
16 KB,,256 GB
32 KB,,512 GB
And so on

System Response

If a tablespace reaches the maximum size, no more INSERTs are possible.

How to fix this error?

Determine which are the largest tables in the tablespace and move these
tables to a new tablespace using report DB6CONV.
See also SAP Note 362325.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DB6621 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6621 indicates that the maximum size of a tablespace has been reached. This typically occurs in database systems when the allocated space for a particular tablespace is exhausted, preventing any further data from being added to it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Tablespace Limitations: Each tablespace has a defined maximum size, which can be reached due to excessive data growth.
  Data Growth: Rapid growth of data in the database, such as large transactions, logs, or temporary tables, can fill up the tablespace quickly.
  Configuration Settings: The tablespace may have been configured with a low maximum size limit.
  Fragmentation: Inefficient use of space due to fragmentation can also lead to the perception that the tablespace is full.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Tablespace Size:
  
  For Oracle: You can increase the size of the tablespace by adding data files or resizing existing data files. Use SQL commands like:ALTER DATABASE DATAFILE 'path_to_datafile' RESIZE