How To Fix DB6622 - The tablespace has almost reached its maximum size

DB6622 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 622

• Message text: The tablespace has almost reached its maximum size

Copied from DB6 621

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6622 - The tablespace has almost reached its maximum size ?

  The SAP error message DB6622 indicates that a database tablespace is nearing its maximum size limit. This can lead to issues with data storage and application performance if not addressed promptly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Tablespace Size Limit: Each tablespace in a database has a defined maximum size. When the data stored in the tablespace approaches this limit, the system generates the DB6622 error.
  High Data Volume: Increased data volume due to transactions, logs, or other data growth can lead to tablespace saturation.
  Improper Tablespace Management: Lack of regular maintenance, such as archiving old data or resizing tablespaces, can contribute to this issue.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Increase Tablespace Size:
  
  For Oracle: Use the ALTER DATABASE DATAFILE command to increase the size of the data file associated with the tablespace.
  For SQL Server: Use the ALTER DATABASE command to increase the size of the database.
  For other databases: Refer to the specific database documentation